(From now through Jan. 2025, there is a retrospective of Sendak’s life and work at The Denver Art Museum.) A Day in the Life of an Artist – by Jack Atkinson While writing my thesis for my Master’s Degree, I went to interview Maurice Sendak at his home in Connecticut. A friend said […]
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Fresh Produce (A Photo Essay) Going to shop for fresh produce from a local Farmer’s Market is one of today’s most enjoyable routine tasks. The produce is usually very local, with that just-picked-freshness! Below, our editor/publisher has created a photo essay showing the beauty and simplicity of the farmer’s market. Photography by Jack A. Atkinson […]
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HIGH-END ART FAIRS are basically conventions for the art world, where galleries set up booths to display a selection of the art in their gallery and to meet new collectors. Sometimes prices are shown, sometimes not. When I ask the price the answer is often cryptic… “1.3”? Is that thousands or millions? I guess, if […]
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Oldest photos & old portraits of famous people.
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FRIED OKRA is one of the favorite ways to cook this unusual vegetable. Southern Children who grew up eating Fried Okra like it as much as their favorite dessert! YUMMY!!!! When you know – you know! —– Recipe ( Southern Fried Okra) – Start with 25 – 30 pods of fresh okra (fresh okra is […]
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THE FALL ARTS SEASON BEGINS As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, there’s an unmistakable shift in the atmosphere, a quiet signal that Fall has arrived. It’s a season that carries with it a certain magic, a reminder of nature’s ability to dazzle and inspire. In New York City, Fall is not […]
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(ART courtesy of wellnessbyfonda.com – goal-setting 101) Staff article was adapted from many online sources and almost every business course that is being taught online. If You Have Big Personal, Professional, and Financial Dreams, all it takes is the right plan and the willingness to relax into doing the daily work! Rather than relying on […]
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Photo: Author James Joyce in Dublin, taken January 1941. Ulysses is a famous book written by James Joyce. It’s a challenging and complex story, but at its core, it’s about one day in the life of three main characters in Dublin, Ireland. The book takes place on June 16, 1904, and this day is now […]
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THIS IS SO GOOD! Recipe This can be a vegan sauce or it can be used for meat dishes, too. Ingredients: Raw Unsalted Cashews: Soaked and blended, they form the base of the creamy sauce. Fresh Garlic and Onion: These aromatics add depth and complement the cashew cream. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Opt for a […]