Author Archives: susanbabson

Sierra Textures

Posted on January 11, 2012 by susanbabson

Everywhere we look, we encounter some kind of texture.  Texture is one of the basic elements of visual art.  Texture as the cliche goes could be called “the fabric of our lives.”  Texture is  both tactile and visual.  Whether we … Continue reading →

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Embracing Change

Posted on January 1, 2012 by susanbabson

Today is the first day of a New Year, a new number on the calendar, and  an opportunity for us to look back  at the good things and the not so good events of the past 12 months. To reflect … Continue reading →

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Fear Drives Us Now

Posted on December 20, 2011 by susanbabson

Since 911, it seems to me this county has lost sight of the fundamental premise of our constitution and my individual rights as a citizen are slowly being eroded to keep me protected from a terrorist attack. I wrote this … Continue reading →

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Finding Stillness

Posted on December 9, 2011 by susanbabson

My first memory of the mountains and hiking was as a 5 year old. The first hike was at Lassen with my family. My dad always wanted to explore, so he decided on an upside down hike that took me, … Continue reading →

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Finding Stillness

Posted on November 27, 2011 by susanbabson

I just self published a little book Finding Stillness by susan babson | Make Your Own Book

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Granite Heaven

Posted on July 27, 2011 by susanbabson

Granite domes are the crowning feature of the Sierra Nevada. The entire range is one vast expanse of granite, with many outcroppings from old Volcanoes.  I love hiking in granite. Such a mix of colors and texture, smooth, rough, polished … Continue reading →

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LabyBugs, Mountain Lilac and Dogs in Trouble

Posted on July 6, 2011 by susanbabson

A few days ago I looked out the window of the cabin and there were hundreds of insects swarming in the afternoon sun.  Later that that day I took the boys, (Yoshie and Luigi), down to Big Rock so we … Continue reading →

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Two short Hikes

Posted on July 2, 2011 by susanbabson

 

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Posted on June 16, 2011 by susanbabson
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A Rite of Passage-reflections on my approaching retirement

Posted on May 25, 2011 by susanbabson

  I occasionally give my students a sculpture assignment asking them to build a container that will hold a Rite of Passage.  This means that they need to research the cultural and societal significance and figure out how to make … Continue reading →

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