Memory Lane

Memory
　

Down the path into the past,
beyond the stream that’s rushing fast,
I smell the fragrant cedar bough.
Was it the same then as it is now?
　
I need no ticket in my hand
to travel to that byegone land.
There ferns and leaves and trilliums grow
in the woods of my long ago. 　

I watch the water’s murky flow.
Is that where all my memories go?
Shadows and silence fill the air.
Old dreams and thoughts are everywhere. 　

I hear an owl up in a tree;
I think he feels the same as me.
Coming back from his lonely flight
to find a home – a place to light.
　
But perhaps it isn’t really home,
only another place to roam.
An ancient place that I must find
Within the forest of my mind.
　
February 24, 1975

 

 

Nicholson Pink Rhodies

 

 

 1973

 1974

 1975

1970s

 

 2009

 

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Wuthering Heights - Illustrations by Fritz Eichenberg

check out this cool video

Bronte books

When I was about 15 years old my Dad was working on his MAT at Reed College. That summer he would take me and my younger sister with him. We swam in the pool and spent time in the library and I discovered the Brontes and their books. Over the years I was very interested in them and read lots of books by and about the Brontes. I collected some of their books and recently dusted them off to have a look at them. I don't really know if I will actually re-read them or not as my taste has changed a lot. What I found super interesting, thrilling even, in the past, I think I would now just consider overblown. Certainly Wuthering Heights for instance, I consider to be a glamorization or romanticizing of dysfunctional relationships.

Emily’s Ghost

Denise Giardina

This 2009 novel is a 335 page fictional

and highly romanticized account of Emily Bronte’s life.

It relates her relationships: to her father (a village pastor in Yorkshire, England),

her siblings, and her supposed love for her father’s assistant.

Of possible interest to Bronte fans

but the subject seems overdone and not particularly convincing.

 

 

The Sisters Bronte

Wuthering Heights

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

 

 

Wuthering Heights

Emily Bronte

Random House 1943

This edition is awesomely illustrated with 16 wood engravings by Fritz Eichenberg. It includes the Biographical Notice of Ellis and Acton Bell written by Currer Bell (Charlotte Bronte) in September 1850 and an "Editor’s Preface to the New Edition of Wuthering Heights" (no date listed)

For those without access to this version of the famous story someone has kindly uploaded the illustrations to YouTube. Just search for Wuthering Heights—Illustrations by Fritz Eichenberg.

 

Great illustrations. Black and white and creepy atmosphere.

 

 

The Life of Charlotte Bronte

Mrs. Gaskell

THE definitive Charlotte Bronte biography by famous Victorian author Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell who personally knew Charlotte Bronte while she was alive. This edition is the 1971 Dutton Everyman's Library version and follows the original edition of 1857. It includes an introduction by Winifred Gerin and an informative 9 page index.

 

 

The Miracle of Haworth A Bronte Study

W. Bertram White 1939

 

This biography of the Bronte family begins with the birth of their father Patrick Brunty in Ireland and ends with the death of Charlotte Bronte. The text is enhanced with 17 early black and white photos to illustrate the events and places of their lives. Includes an Index.

 

The Brontes. An Illustrated Biography.

Brian Wilks 1975 1986

This 141 page book includes text depicting the life and times of the famous family and also includes lots of photos, drawing, paintings, etc. (Some are in color, most black and white). Also includes an Index.  Very interesting and informative coffee table style book.

 

I was so interested in the Brontes that I even took a grad level English course.

 

 And also created an abstract painting inspired by Wuthering Heights

titled "I Have Just Returned From A Visit With My Landlord".

Acrylic and mixed media on upcycled canvas, 1992.

 



 

 

 

Art Garden

 The pencil in my hand is like a primitive digging tool.

The paper is the soil -- rich and fertile.

I begin digging and unearth treasure.

Sketches grow into paintings, embroidery, etc.

 Tending my Art Garden is fun!!!!

 Acrylic on canvas, 16x20 ".

 Burgundy Figure #

photography

 16x20 "

1992

 

Hamlet's song

mixed media

 Liar, acrylic on canvas

16x20"

 

 Mick

Pointing the Way, acrylic on paper.

Pointing the Way, acrylic on paper.

Pointing the Way embroidery on denim. 

 

 Queen Ayudrey's Quest

Quia Pulvis Es  

 

Slick Chick, acrylic on canvas.

Star Rider, acrylic on canvas, 16x20 inches.

 

Tulips

acrylic on canvas

 A Warrior Listens

acrylic on canvas

 

White Horse, acrylic on canvas.

White Horse and Cowgirl in Camas both are acrylic on canvas.

White Horse growing in wild white roses. 

 



Book Garden

 A Book Garden

can be anywhere

and anywhen.

Even in the snow!!!

 

 

 Reading in the early spring amongst the Camas Lilies.

 

 

 

For the Armchair Travelers among us.

 

Some E. Nesbitt and Lucy Boston books to choose from.

 

For those who are fortunate enough to have a garden

on the edge of a lonely, secluded woods --

it is probably best not to read this book

at dusk.

 

My book review follows:

 

 The Murder Room

by
Michael Capuzzo

A lengthy (over 400 pages) book full of interesting cold cases investigated by celebrity detectives, forensic experts and other member of the famed Vidocq Society. It is kind of a slow slog due to the author’s disorganized presentation of the info (lots of flashbacks, ruminations on other cases and so forth).  Includes the latest (as of the 2010 publication date) on the Boy In The Box, the Butcher of Cleveland, the Case of The Missing Face and many other gruesome, sadistic murders.  No index.

Camas Lily Garden

 

 

 

 

Fairy Forest Garden

 

 

Found on the Forest floor.

Will be keeping my eye out for more.

 

What will I find?

 

Herb Garden

 

Comfrey going crazy.

 

 

Lavender and Mint.

May 2018.



Lilac Garden