Cristina Jill Mosqueda

In the Garden

Over the River and Through the Woods As I was making lunch, Kate walked into the kitchen and asked if I would like to go explore the woods, across the river, in our backyard. I instantly said yes, what a great idea; I then commented on the fact that I did not know she had…

A View From The Road

An Unfinished View Driving through Louisville Kentucky, I was forced to stop as this unique View From the Road, caught my attention.  At first, I found it a bit comical, but then began thinking about the notion of a façade; and how so often the only thing which seems to matter, to us, is the…

Art

To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~    Snow Storm, Maine Coast by Antonio Mattei Okay, just the right amount of snow for my taste! Where is the man running off to?  Is the small boat bringing the mail or supplies;…

From the Editor

It Is Always a Choice I do not have a global positioning service activated on my phone, which yes does have the capability to navigate my life; but I choose instead to either use a map or rely on serendipity to guide me. Though it works well for me, I am not necessarily recommending it…

Perfect Post Cards

Stone Mountain Let me start by saying that regardless of what those who initiated this project may have desired, the result, as it stands today is a work of art, worth the detour. While American man-made wonders are not as ancient, as in other parts of the world, they are no less impressive, at least…

Poet’s Corner

What Is Your New Year’s Resolution? “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8: 32 ~ It is that time of year, When one is asked such things As what will be your New Year resolution The chatter begins Some are quite certain of what they desire…

Holiday’s

The Christmas Village 2016 As this year comes to an end, I would like to take a moment to wish you a Merry Christmas, by sharing with you a video of the Village in 2016. I did not prepare my remarks, rather I simply started to film and speak; thus a great many additions to…

Art

To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~    The Adoration of the Shepherds by Francesco Bassano the Younger  Might it have been like this, on that night in Bethlehem?  Most likely not, I am sure this painting captures the Italian Renaissance more…

Holiday’s

Happy Hanukkah! “We light these lights for the miracles and the wonders, for the redemption and the battles that you made for our forefathers, in those days at this season, through your holy priests. During all eight days of Hanukkah these lights are sacred, and we are not permitted to make ordinary use of them…

Poet’s Corner

A Willing Heart The phone rang – “Hello”, The voice said Cheery enough   “Hello, it is me. You said I could call Should call,” She said timidly.   The voice responded; But this time with some hesitation: “Yes, I did.”   They both became silent for a too long second.   She spoke: “Is…