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So much tumult this past week, leading up to the holidays. And so, Dear Reader, I offer you this peaceful respite⎯a beautiful stained glass exhibit at the Worcester Art Museum. In the 1890s, when these artworks were created, stained glass windows were designed to uplift the spirit and provide an opportunity for contemplation. We all need that now, more than ever. Enjoy, and for all who celebrate, have a lovely Christmas.

“The Pool at Bethesda” by John La Farge, 1898
“Angel of the Resurrection” by Louis Comfort Tiffany; design probably by Frederick Wilson; 1898
“Peacock Window” by John La Farge, 1892-1908

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Flowers at an Exhibition

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Just when it seems like it can’t get any colder, just when the wind chill hits sub-zero, just when my fingers are covered with bandages for seven—count ’em—seven ulcers from too much dry heat and bitter temps, along comes the Worcester Art Museum‘s (WAM) annual Flora in Winter exhibit.

A-a-a-a-a-h-h-h!

For four days, the WAM is filled with the scent of roses and hyacinths and peonies and more, arranged by regional floral artists to interpret masterpieces of fine art. It’s a great scavenger hunt through the museum to find each display. Al and I had a wonderful time visiting this weekend, and I hope you enjoy this virtual show of a few of my favorites to brighten your own winter blues.

"Portrait of a Young Lady," att. Willem Key Flowers by Susan Detjens
“Portrait of a Young Lady,” attributed to Willem Key
Flowers by Susan Detjens

 

"Young Shepherd with Sheep and Goats" by Jan Baptist Weenix and Bartholomeus van der Helst Flowers by Young Farwell/Helen Blazis
“Young Shepherd with Sheep and Goats,” Jan Baptist Weenix and Bartholomeus van der Helst
Flowers by Young Farwell/Helen Blazis

 

"Chapel of the Virgin at Subiaco," Samuel Finlay Breese Morse Flowers by Mary Fletcher
“Chapel of the Virgin at Subiaco,” Samuel Finlay Breese Morse
Flowers by Mary Fletcher

 

"Julie and Aristotle," Alice Neel Flowers by Sandra Tosches
“Julie and Aristotle,” Alice Neel
Flowers by Sandra Tosches

 

"The Sea Gull," Milton Avery Flowers by Robin Whitney
“The Sea Gull,” Milton Avery
Flowers by Robin Whitney

 

Evelyn Herwitz blogs weekly about living fully with chronic disease, the inside of baseballs, turtles and frogs, J.S. Bach, the meaning of life and whatever else she happens to be thinking about at livingwithscleroderma.com.