Kunstmuseum Lucern – Contemporary Art in Lucern, Switzerland!
A fabulous way to listen and to absorb a culture’s history and voice for me is to visit a city’s art museum. So, on…
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Pristine and Tranquil: Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne is everything I expected Switzerland to be, and a few unexpected things as well. The beauty was pristine! With the River Reuss (flowing from Lake…
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BLACK LIVES MATTER | Rainbow Kids, Coca-Cola, Brutality & Norman Rockwell
When you think of ethnic and racial harmony and justice in the U.S., are you like me in wanting the promise of life, uniqueness, togetherness, friendship…
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McGinty’s Gallery at the End of the World, Altadena, CA
It was Friday night in the Pasadena/Altadena area, a great evening to experience an art exhibit in an uber-cool, hometown space! I was glad to…
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Go Ask Alice – The Enduring Impact of Alice in Wonderland
What is it about Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has made it so endearing to fans throughout the decades since first being published…
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Maui, Beautiful Ka’anapali’s North Beach & Surrounding Areas
Are you looking for a relaxing vacation, “away from it all”? Is your dream view one of pristine, sandy beaches with iconic Hawaiian palm-trees silhouetted in the…
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Van Gogh’s Bedroom, The Art Institute of Chicago, May 2016
When visiting the “Windy City”, The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) is a must-see for any art lover! In fact, my Art History professor…
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Culture Honey Bites | Sweet Maple Cafe & Chicago’s Little Italy
Little Italy, sometimes called University Village due to its proximity to the University of Illinois in Chicago, is a neighborhood on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. Taylor Street, where Sweet Maple Cafe is located, is charming – bringing to mind “small town U.S.A.”. Tipped off by the never-steer-you-wrong Anthony Bourdain, we made the trip out of downtown Chicago to enjoy a breakfast at Sweet Maple Cafe.
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Earth Day 2016!
It’s Earth Day 2016! Earth Day was created in 1970, and this year celebrates its 46th year according to the official site, www.earthday.org. Also according…
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An American Tradition: Political March & Rally!
What if you are an American and find yourself convinced that one candidate for President/Congress/Senate stands out as best against all the others running…
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Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago – Kathryn Andrews: Run for President!
On a snowy Chicago day in April (!) I was fortunate to stumble into a timely exhibit at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art…
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United Picture & Frame Co., Pasadena, CA
It was a misty afternoon at United Picture & Frame Company in Pasadena. Do all the locals know about this frame shop? My girlfriend,…
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