Monthly Archives: August 2011

(The Starry Night, June 1889 by Vincent van Gogh) Painted by DS Van Gogh painted The Starry Night near the mental asylum of Saint-Remy, 13 months before his death.  His mental instability is legend; he attempted to take  Paul Gaugin’s life; he … Continue reading →

  Waves in excess of 8 feet — with much taller faces — were  breaking along the beaches beginning Thursday.   They waves were epic on Friday and Saturday in the Jupiter area. (Juno Pier, August 28, 2011)   Hurricane Irene … Continue reading →

Vincent van Gogh (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) is considered one of the greatest Dutch painters but he had little success during his lifetime. He sold only one painting.  Van Gogh never enjoyed the monetary success of his counterpart Rembrandt.  Van … Continue reading →

This is an easy and delicious summer meal and it will satisfy anyone’s ravenous appetite. (August 10, 2011) Ingredients: 2 chive stems-diced (added with peas) 3 1/4 cups chicken broth 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, sliced 1  1/4 … Continue reading →

(Juno Beach,  August 6, 2011) Faith,  courage and instinct resonate with these massive reptiles.  I am amazed every time I spot a turtle come to shore to lay her eggs on a Florida summer night. They are defenseless.  Whether it is a false crawl or they … Continue reading →

The classic Charlotte’s Web is a story that speaks of friendship and acceptance. The pig Wilbur is at loss and threatened to be killed until he meets Charlotte. Charlotte tells Wilbur in a warm and soothing voice that she is going to … Continue reading →