Heather Williams Durka is an artist in Olympia, WA who is an iconographer in the Orthodox tradition. We connected with each other by email several months ago through St. Placid Priory and even though she only lives an hour away I haven't had the chance to meet her in person yet, even though she has graciously extended the invitation [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Wednesday Bonus for Dog Lovers Only
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Abbess Petunia is featured over at Riley's place today, a place to go only if you really love dogs.
Abbey Bookshelf: Books I Can't Have (Yet) Edition
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For some reason in the past week or so I have stumbled upon three books that I desperately want to have in my hands — (you know that ache you get when you see a title that you know will be simply brilliant and marvelous and potentially life-altering?) – but none of which have been published [...]
Are You Listening?
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What the Dog Perhaps Hears If an inaudible whistle blown between our lips can send him home to us, then silence is perhaps the sound of spiders breathing and roots mining the earth; it may be asparagus heaving, headfirst, into the light and the long brown sound of cracked cups, when it happens. We would [...]
Sacred Arts Ring
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Welcome to the Ring's two newest members: Jacq's Fibers (check out these cool banners that are a part of an art swap) and Ozark Gypsy Art who also has an Etsy shop (love the banner on top!). A few selections from around the Ring this week: I discovered these lovely photos by Tandaina at Snow on Roses, [...]
How could I forget?
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I was perusing Jan Richardson's website yesterday and was reminded that she has her own hand-bound book of reflections for Lent called The Garden of Hollows: Entering the Mysteries of Lent and Easter. I actually have a copy on my shelf which I ordered back before Advent so it is now sitting in my prayer space waiting for [...]
and the winner is…
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The winner of my random drawing this week is Christine Eleanor Merritt, who also happens to be a friend of mine here in Seattle. Christine is a poet, spiritual director, and labyrinth facilitator and we were in a writing group together for several months (in which at varying times we had a total of four different Christines [...]
Clear Skies: Visual Meditation
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It has been crisp, clear, and cold this week in Seattle (and below freezing temps which is unusual for our climate), which means stunning views of the mountain ranges that surround us. Top photo is Seattle with the Cascades behind them (taken from the ferry). The two middle photos are the Olympics from my hermitage. One [...]
Sacred Artist Interview: Bill Hughlett
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I first met Bill Hughlett because of my friendship with his wife Kayce, aka the delightful lucy. I fell in love with his photography before I ever met him and then have had the chance to sit at dinner on a few occasions now and get to know him a bit better. He is a [...]
Abbey Bookshelf: Pre-Lenten Edition
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It is hard to believe that the Christian liturgical season of Lent is only two weeks away. I asked for some input last week on your favorite Lenten resources, and didn't hear much back, so I offer some of mine here and feel free to add yours in the comments or email me and I [...]
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