by Kim Ort | Mar 22, 2017 | Contemplation, Essence, Poetry, Simplicity / Minimalism
Poet and teacher Naomi Shihab Nye says that we are living in a poem, whether we know it or not. Her students ask her, “What do you mean, we’re living in a poem?” Or, “When? All the time, or just when someone talks about poetry?” And I’d say, “No, when you...
by Kim Ort | Jan 20, 2016 | Acceptance, Contemplation, Simplicity / Minimalism, Themes
Old Man Winter finally arrived here in Niagara. He was very late in coming, thanks to El Nino. There are some aspects of this season I truly enjoy – the first snowfall, reading in front of the fire, hearty soups – however, the cold and lack of...
by Kim Ort | Nov 11, 2015 | Essence, Keeping It Simple, Photography, Simplicity / Minimalism, Workshops
“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” ~ Hans Hofmann via Brainy Quote Often heard advice from me – simplify, simplify, simplify. But, how do we know what’s necessary and what’s...
