Book Review: Young Michelangelo, The Path to the Sistine by John T. Spike
I’ve read The Agony and The Ecstasy by American Author Irving Stone and LOVED it. Wow – that book really draws one to study the…
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Recap – Faith, Justice & Action: Women Nobel Laureates Speak & Inspire
With Linsey Potter as our special guest, a small group of women gathered in Pasadena two weeks ago to view and discuss recent interviews…
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Hong Kong Update: Foodies Rejoice, It’s Hairy Crab Season!
Have you ever heard of Hairy Crab? If you are a foodie and sea food lover, we’re sure you have – but if you…
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Reflections: Central Asian Hospitality
If you asked me what one outstanding characteristic of Central Asian culture is, I would tell you: hospitality. This does not mean they always…
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Autumn in Paris, Museum of Montmartre and Renoir’s Garden
Welcome to automn, step into the gardens … Rue Cortot 75018 Paris EXPOSITION : Suzanne Valadon, Maurice Utrillo, André Utter: 12, rue Cortot Le Musée…
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Perfect: A Word with No Meaning
There are several words in this language called English that I find to be arbitrary, without real meaning. I’m sure they exist in many…
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Book Review | The Voice of the Irish by Michael Staunton
The book reads very objectively, beginning from the Celts in prehistoric Ireland on up through the time of the “troubles” in Northern Ireland in the 1960’s and ’70’s and into our current time as well. It reads a bit like a textbook, but for anyone who wants a good, solid gathering of historical information on the subject, I would definitely recommend it!
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Hanging Out at the Southbank Centre, London, U.K.
So, unfortunately, you won’t be able to see the specific concert that I saw because it is now finished. I say unfortunately because Leonidas…
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Weekend of Relaxation and Restoration in Saint-Martin-d’Etampes, France!
Weekend of relaxation and restoration: a walk in the country. After three city weeks of fashion, plays, concerts, and celebrations, Nature whispered, “Come this…
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Put the Art in Activism with Platform London!
Are you an artist? Do you wish you were an artist? Do you at least like art? Well, if you answered no to all…
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Pasadena to Santa Barbara, California by Amtrak – October 2015
Trying to think of something unique to do to mark a special occasion? If you live in or are visiting the Pasadena or greater…
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Paris Fashion Week 2015, TRANOÏ: The ‘Small’ and the ‘Large’ of It
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ― Pablo Picasso The photos in this…
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