My friend, Karen, sent me a link to some quite amazing images yesterday. In each, the artist has created a piece of art using only a single, brilliant white sheet of paper. I tracked down the source of the art and found that these are the creations of Danish artist Peter Callesen. Callesen calls his … Read more
I love my friends, but many of them live far away and I don’t see them often. Fortunately, the Internet makes it easy to keep up with what is happening in their lives by reading their blogs. I am always amazed when I read a post on a friend’s blog that so perfectly says what … Read more
I often write about our threatened environment, much of which has been the result of our materialistic, consumption-driven society. But words can only be so descriptive; it is images that have the real power. Photographer Chris Jordan’s work is all about consumption. He has created intricately detailed prints assembled from thousands of smaller photographs, many … Read more
I met a poet yesterday. From our adjacent chairs at Starbucks we struck up an easy conversation and discovered we shared a passion for writing. I have the greatest admiration for poets. In order to tell you why, I must share a secret. Many years ago – many many years ago – I dabbled in … Read more
“Paper or plastic?” is soon to be a question of the past at all 270 Whole Foods Markets. By Earth Day 2008 (April 22nd) plastic bags will be banned by the world’s leading retailer of natural and organic foods. The company’s decision to go plastic bag free is in keeping with their strong environmental commitment. … Read more
