by melodie@melodiek.com | Oct 8, 2026 | Museletter, Musings
Imagine you’ve been admiring the work of a certain artist best known for a series of paintings composed entirely of shades of blue. Her work is unique. She is hailed as a genius. But then comes her first television interview, which you’re watching, of...
by melodie@melodiek.com | Oct 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
“Health requires this relaxation, this aimless life. This life in the present.”HENRY DAVID THOREAU On this fall day, the first of October in the high desert southwest, I’m wondering how many more of these just-the-right-temperature days for a late-morning walk...
by melodie@melodiek.com | Sep 24, 2026 | Musings
“I will seize Fate by the throat; it shall certainly not bend or crush me completely. Oh, it would be so lovely to live a thousand lives!”—LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, COMING TO TERMS WITH HIS HEARING LOSS, IN A LETTER TO A FRIEND Do you have a favorite...
by melodie@melodiek.com | Sep 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’m getting so slow at my work, it makes me despair, but the further I get, the more I see that a lot of work must be done in order to render what I’m looking for …Claude MONET, Master painter & founder of impressionism (emphasis mine) Starting September...
by melodie@melodiek.com | Jul 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
“I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” —widely credited to Martin Luther What a week this has been ~ and it’s not over yet! Because the podcast launches tomorrow! 🎉YAYYYYYYYYYY🎊 Yes, I am somewhat pleased about it.☺️ Indeed, this...