The cover of Eliza by Barry Pain, 1904:

Eliza by Barry Pain , 1904. Illustration by Wallace Goldsmith.
The cover of Eliza by Barry Pain, 1904:

Eliza by Barry Pain , 1904. Illustration by Wallace Goldsmith.
“The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.”–Robert Henri

Let Fury Have the Hour
Tea (not shown): English Rose
My book consumption slowed to a trickle in the weeks surrounding our move. Too much to do, too little sleep, no time to think or, after a certain point, properly process words. It was that draining. No joke.
Now that most of the volumes are back on their shelves, my reading is nearly back to its normal, healthy pace. Yay!
Here’s what I’m actively digging at the moment:

Portrait of Henry James by John Singer Sargent (1894)
What are you reading this week? Please share in the comments!

Dunc and Strumm
Woman Reading (Portrait of Sofia Kramskaya), after 1866, by Ivan Kramskoi:

Woman Reading by Ivan Kramskoi
I should probably rename this regular feature, as it often spotlights artists, musicians, and other creative-types. Until I decide on a new one (suggestions welcome!), however, Book Nerd Links it shall remain.

Nina Hamnett by Roger Fry (1917). (c) University of Leeds Art Collection and Gallery; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation. Public Domain.
Our recent move did not go as planned. It was chaotic, and full of oh-so-many glitches. We’re still dealing with the aftermath.
“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”–Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Any bit of wisdom helps, eh?
Hey all! Please accept my apologies for my (totally unintentional) protracted absence from ASPL. Life got in the way (working, vacation, moving, and computer problems…mostly the latter, really).
We’re in our new rental house. Yay! I’m typing these words on a brand new laptop. Double yay!
What does this mean for ASPL? Daily posting. Again. FINALLY!
Here is the promised Mary Cassatt painting. It’s a repeat, but a favorite. Enjoy.

Five O’Clock Tea by Mary Cassatt (1880). Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Public Domain.
See you tomorrow, you lovely, patient people.

Little ball of Strummer