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EVIDENCE

Work begins in the intersection of night and day; in darkness. Material life tumbles out onto me. Heavy life. How can I carry it? How bear it, aching? “I am overwhelmed,” I complain to John as he plans his garden, soon to be added to our care. I imagin…

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More of Bandon’s Beauty

A few more images from my last visit to Bandon: I was quite fortunate to be blessed with dramatic skies due to rain storms coming and going. Finally the weather calmed down and I was able to capture this image … Continue reading

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Bandon’s Beauty

While on our annual family retreat to the Oregon coast we were blessed with beautiful skies after a heavy rain storm in Bandon by the Sea:

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The Redwoods

  My brother and his wife came all the way from Sweden to celebrate Thanksgiving with us last year. I took them to the Redwoods. It is always such a special place … majestic, peaceful, awe-inspiring beauty.

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Art For Life … The Rest of the Story

We are killing our planet! Our oceans are a prime example. I am becoming more aware of how detrimental plastic is to our environment. And I will be the first to confess that I too have been guilty. Did you know … Continue reading

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Art For Life (pt 2)

Creation Care conclusion - John Petersen

Yesterday I inadvertently sent my post “Art for Life” to my Life, etc. blog rather than Franciscus Meus where this series Do you like a Mystery? has been unfolding. This story could easily fit in either, but due to St. Francis’s love and … Continue reading

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Clue 2: Art For Life

John Petersen, Creation Care Mystery Clue #2

A “new” form of art has evolved: The photos show the new medium. It is quite creative. It’s purpose is to save our planet. It is “Art For Life”. The next post will reveal “The Rest of … Continue reading

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Creation vs. Creativity vs. The Creative Habit (from Arts Watch)

I want to add to Mark and Eric’s sentiments that we need to be careful about the claims of arts education teaching the 4 Cs (critical thinking & problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity & innovation). When claiming this monopoly on creativity, I think we need to refine our message. So, here I offer a […]

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