From the Studio of a Trying Artist

If anyone tells you it’s impossible to make delicious chocolate brownies using EVOO instead of butter, don’t believe them. (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoA0owbvPONpI7hW7SYGS-tre7YO8SBHlQqEKE0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A blessed St Wulfstan of Worcester day! (d 1095.) (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnmVkU1gtKEIjfJx2ivRAViH3xYWhf9nXJIQuY0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Red sky in the morning… (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnmNgslAAVExmUrSilfCTlFLABdLRvTyY-0uCM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

From “The Summons.” WH Auden, (1907-1973.) The weather has been awful, The countryside is dreary, Marsh, jungle, rock; and echoes mock, Calling our hope unlawful; But a silly song can help along Yours ever and sincerely: At least we know for certain that we are three old sinners, That this journey is much too long, that we want our dinners, And miss our wives, our books, our dogs, But have only the vaguest idea why we are what we are. To discover how to be human now Is the reason we follow this star. (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnIv5YftLMQY0KhsjkMZ7fCqIO3rxNcWhqWEfU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Planning ahead… (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnGGFwdtlJUXdK9v1cVdSb2VXxfYJooV282Ikg0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Turkey, sprouts, sage & onion pasta bake. #christmasleftovers #christmasleftoversarethebest #twittersupperclub (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmsSBF5NSVvOCC-nETU2xfSLbmjOHAB4hXIXIs0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A Lewis traditional Boxing Day meal. In addition to the forepictured ham and turkey, cold slices with chips (aka French fries.) With a side plate of cheeses and my own bread. Humbolt Fog (California,) Cabot cheddar (Vermont,) Amish butter (Pennsylvania,) and ploughman chutney (UK.) Is this appealing? Happy Feast of St Stephen. (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmppxc2tkdIGnSkBPR1yy_w02KoEGwxNLKONN40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hickory smoked ham with a honey, Dijon and cinnamon crust. (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmpTrIFgSFmgim_Q_5YMrzUfykS878IAEjOCHw0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Roast turkey, garlic and rosemary roasties, sprouts sautéed with tomatoes and bacon. And (shh!) Bisto gravy. Happy Christmas! (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmmtYOIvRpZCna6OpL1XdI6DGzjp4iBkfVAy4k0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

at Greer, South Carolina https://www.instagram.com/p/CmU5Ushg-mCiHvOPVSWGYnJvvvgRMVWmx4aiuQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A baking day. Apple cinnamon cake and bread, amongst other things. (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmSCXXXPxkHaE5zkhhSFaQMZovQgxhIQjYCMew0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In recent years (except one) I have decorated a Christmas branch. Here’s this year’s offering. (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmIDAPpuJ8QyLXNzhh3xfTIsBrDkqqtosxc6cA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Feast of St Nicholas of Myra, a 4th century bishop, in whom is the inspiration for… well, we know the answer to that, don’t we boys and girls? (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1Jwzaga2qvfwW8SRaWgI81kGDsb1NQ21zuDo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This! (at Greenville Memorial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClY8WiVA_IEJAcRvHLH7hFr4saOMoAtK31VJw40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The face says it all! Wonderful show this year. #bestinshow #nationaldogshow2022 #frenchbulldog https://www.instagram.com/p/ClWwS1WvL9jObR_OTa2Cw6rj-5ZBdfr_v6l4Rw0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Still waters. (at Pleasant Ridge State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck9PYgoA7vMi2C0gILihQlC1rloYrJwYKCDrKg0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Spectacular full moon this evening. (at Greer, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkrWfo0AvgNpl8ulISjI5YsyuHoc8E-YVtdn3w0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=