Monthly Archives: November 2009

Farewell Travels: Inspired by Susan Farewell

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Elaine

  Susan Farewell inspires me. In my mind, I see her as a kind of iconic Travel Dynamo: tall, Swedish and dashing off to anywhere on earth, or the moon maybe. I asked her to contribute to Illuminara by telling … Continue reading →

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Westport Sketchbook: Dogs at the Beach

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Elaine

The weather was beautiful yesterday, so I was elated to be out in the breeze, under the sun with the sea glistening. The dogs were out, full of personality, socializing. There were a lot of people taking pictures of their … Continue reading →

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Premonition: Hologram Sky

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Elaine

I don’t know if this is a premonition, it could be very symbolic, but it was a graphic and strange dream I had last night. A friend was down near a beach, where the children were playing. She called to … Continue reading →

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Westport Sketchbook: Main Street on Black Friday

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Elaine

I decided to go on location in Westport today with my sketchbook. I found Officer Ryan standing in the light rain, making sure shoppers could cross the road safely on Main Street. A young man who was playing the saxophone … Continue reading →

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Anticipation of the Majestic

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Elaine

I long to experience the spiritually majestic on earth. It is easy to imagine that must be experienced in some non-physical way, as though our bodies are a hindrance to spiritual radiance. Yet, often this “God is here on earth” … Continue reading →

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Governor John Endecott and Thankfulness for Family

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Elaine

This is a portrait of Governor John Endecott, which hangs in the hallway of The Old State House in Boston. He is my mother’s nine-times great grandfather. He was appointed as first Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, having arrived aboard … Continue reading →

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My Sister and her Handsome Prince

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Elaine

I cannot stop thinking about the glorious weekend, the weekend of my sister’s wedding to her true love. The Hindu wedding ceremony was one of the most beautiful ceremonies I’ve ever seen. It defines the word “behold”, because somehow, the … Continue reading →

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Krishna for my Jewels

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Elaine

My sister Julie also known as J.K. and called “Jules” or “Jewels” is getting married this weekend. Years ago, my other sister, DeAnne and I, were trying to be psychic and both had visions which now seem to have been … Continue reading →

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Musical Stairs Dream

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Elaine

A few years ago I had a wonderful dream I was walking in an urban landscape. A pleasant city, very futuristic. I was walking up the steps to the library, which was attached to the museum in this city. With … Continue reading →

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H1N1 Healing Angel

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Elaine

I’m picturing the H1N1 virus being contained and blasted with light of all kinds toward healing. This sketchbook entry is the start of making the visualizations on paper. I’m imagining the sickness being absorbed by powerful, warm light. As this … Continue reading →

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