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Much Ado About Nothing – A Synopsis in Plain English.

Above Art is the cover art from the Dover Books edition of the original and complete play, “Much Ado About Nothing”.  We recommended this book if you want to read the original text of this play. ———   EDITOR’S NOTE: I love Shakespeare’s plays. I have been lucky enough to attend many fine performances of […]

Consciously Breathing – A 5-Minute Meditation – Calm When You Need It!

A 5-Minute Breathing Space To begin this Meditation, please bring kind awareness to your consciousness. Why do you choose to focus on Conscious Breathing? How do your belly, chest, and head each feel when you reflect on your Breathing? What are the emotions you associate with these visceral feelings? What are the stories you believe […]

HOME BAKED MARGARITA PIZZA!

MARGARITA PIZZA – You can put most anything on a pizza for toppings, but the ultimate pie is the classic, simple Margherita Pizza. Its four elements are: mozzarella cheese, tangy tomato sauce, strips of basil or whole fresh basil leaves, and pizza dough, presented with a good char on the crust. Invented in the 1800s, […]

Albert Schweitzer in Aspen – 1949

ALBERT SCHWEITZER PHOTO IN ASPEN. Albert Schweitzer in Aspen during the first week of July 1949 was significant. He was the keynote speaker for the Goethe Bicentennial Convocation, which essentially launched the Aspen Music Festival, the International Design Conference in Aspen, the Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies, and the foundational values that brought the best […]

Classic Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 anchovy fillets ½ lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 egg yolk 1 dash Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup olive oil 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ head romaine lettuce, chopped ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons […]

SRIRACHA BAKED CAULIFLOWER

BAKED CAULIFLOWER w/ SRIRACHA CHILI SAUCE – Cut the head of cauliflower into florets of equal size (halving some), then mix two tablespoons of Sriracha Sauce with three tablespoons of E.V. Olive Oil, tossing with cauliflower in a large bowl until all are well coated. Place on a baking sheet with all florets touching the […]