Posted in Books I Love, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged arts, artwork, book covers, colors, fantasy, flowers, fun, illustration, imagination, Inspiration, nature, orchid, Photography on July 2, 2013| 5 Comments »
It was the beauty of the artwork on the covers of fantasy and sci-fi novels that used to draw my attention in bookstores. So many of the illustrations depicted a cloaked figure, partially illuminated. And then there’s my growing interest in stained glass windows. The figures in them, whether peasant or angel, wear luminous robes in a rainbow of colors. With such inspirations in my life, how could I not see a cloaked figure as I zoomed in on this orchid?
Posted in Books I Love, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged Barbara Brown Taylor, being present, book covers, paying attention on March 18, 2010| 1 Comment »
So when I first saw the book, Altar in the World, in hardback I didn’t even crack the spine. Then it came out in paperback, with the cover image of a blue bird on a blue branch set against a soft beige-cream background. And, in red scrolling text, the title of the book just off center. Kudos to the designers because quite frankly I am a sucker for packaging and I am so happy I opened the book.
There’s a quote on the cover from The Dallas Morning News that says, “Not a page turner, it is a page lingerer.” So true. It is a book about one woman’s journey dealing with faith. Whatever one’s beliefs, I think it is a beautiful read. Here is a passage that had me lingering this morning:
“The practice of paying attention is as simple as looking twice at people … To see takes time, like having a friend takes time. It is as simple as turning off the television to learn the song of a single bird.
I have yet to learn the song of a bird, but I did pay attention to the birds as I walked from the parking lot to my office building. I saw 5 pigeons, 3 robins, 2 blue jays, a rock dove and at least 1 starling. As I entered the building, behind me I did hear a beautiful song. Though I scanned the nearby tree branches and rooftops, I could not spy the bird. Next time.
Posted in Books I Love, tagged book covers on January 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »
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