The artist here, Ben Benn was a pioneering modernist. Born in 1884 in what is now known as Ukraine, he migrated to America with his family and settled in New York, where he first exhibited in the early 1900s with…
For the Cubists – A Poem
Dinner Favors – A Meditation
Spreading positive vibes with poetry, and music. I find making these “meditations” inspiring and uplifting, too. It’s beautiful to connect to old words. Words: Arthur Macy (1842-1904). Poem in the public domain. Images: PexelsMusic: YouTube Library Here is another meditation.
Apple Haiku
Apple Haiku In a housemaid’s gaze,the apple, peeled and quartered —no evil, just good. ©elsp 2025 I was particularly struck, not just by the concentration in this young woman’s face and demeanour, but by the notes on The Met website…
Meadow and Orchard Meditation
Spreading positive vibes with poetry, and music. I find making these “meditations” inspiring and uplifting, too. It’s beautiful to connect to old words. Words: Edward Shanks (1892-1953). Poem in the public domain. Images: PexelsMusic: YouTube Library
The Milkmaid – A Poem
Continuing the food ekphrasis series. Simplicity I wish for the mindfulness of a milkmaid.And the right dress, simple in design,jaunty as daffodils, and a clothabout a waist, sleeves rolled up, and a face,un-creased by worry or care,a kerchief to hold…
Sprinkle and Drizzle Meditation
I’ve been posting these videos for several months over on Bluesky for a bit of fun. For technical reasons, I decided the best way to compile and share is through YouTube. I’m slowly building up the library on YouTube (slowly…
