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1st Person – Meeting Legendary Typography Designer Herb Lubalin

Designer, Typographer, Art Director and Very Good Guy: Herb Lubalin. By Jack A. Atkinson I met Herb Lubalin when I was 24 years old. In the world of graphic design and art direction, he was at the highest level of success in that field as there was, at the time. I had met a partner […]

First Person: An Evening with Kathryn Petroff

Dear Ghost in Art Blog

By Anna Addoms I first discovered Kathryn Petroff and her work through a networking group on Facebook. She shared an image of a piece that was recently completed for her upcoming show at Valkarie Gallery in Denver, CO. The painting is titled, “Wrote You A Song” and depicts an old-style gramophone blowing bubbles. The colors […]

Retrograde: A Denver Speakeasy Experience

A guy looking through a steel window

Speakeasy Bars: A “public-secret” that not everyone knows about! Speakeasy experiences are popping up all over the place. There is something about the secrecy, code words, hidden doors, and unique cocktails that have a wide appeal. The best speakeasies give you that hidden gem feeling and make you feel like you are stepping into a […]

Woks: A Multi-Use Tool for Your Kitchen

Mauviel M'steel Wok

Mauviel M’steel Wok   by Anna Addoms Most people own a wok for stir-fry and high-heat cooking. Interestingly, you can utilize a wok for a number of additional uses. Here are five additional uses for a wok in your kitchen: Deep-Frying Steaming Warming Tortillas Smoking Making Popcorn Below are a range of woks that can […]

SOUTHERN CONFETTI SALAD

SOUTHERN CONFETTI SALAD

 There are similar dishes called Texas Caviar, Mississippi Caviar, Alabama Caviar, Georgia Caviar, Tennessee Caviar, Arkansas Caviar, etc. But… “SOUTHERN CONFETTI SALAD” best describes the colorful, fresh and delicious flavors of our vegan salad. Traditionally Southerners eat Black-Eyed Peas on New Years Day. Our family certainly makes this salad to start the new year, but we also make it […]

Colossal Exhibition at Te Papa Tongarewa

a woman standing nex to a giant soldier

Colossal Exhibiton These colossal sculptures took a staggering 24,000 hours to create, and countless hours to research. by Anna Addoms While visiting Wellington, NZ last month, I wandered into Te Papa Tongarewa (The Museum of New Zealand). It showcases the history of New Zealand from the Maori culture to the immigration of European civilization. One of […]

FIRST PERSON: My Conversation with Spencer Tunick

EDITOR’S NOTE: Work / Family Caution!  THIS ARTICLE MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE TO OPEN AT A BUSINESS OFFICE OR AROUND CHILDREN. The subject of Spencer Tunick’s artistic photos is the nude figure, gathered in groups, sometimes in massive groups. These images may be inappropriate for some work situations or for family viewing. The nude figure in […]

Travel: The Sounds of New Zealand

beautiful view

The New Zealand Sounds – Dusky, Doubtful, and Milford, also known as Fiordland are some of the most beautiful untouched areas of New Zealand. As most people I was traveling with noted, “It’s like entering Jurassic Park!” Traveling by ship through the sounds is an amazing experience that allows you to see the vastness of […]

Travel Accessories for 2018

neck pillow

Travel Accessories change from year to year, with new improvements and ideas every year. If you are planning some long distance travel, here are some interesting “CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT TRAVEL ACCESSORIES” we found online. eBag – TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible Jr. Meets carry-on requirements • carry handles on top, side and front for easy […]

TRAVEL Dept. Visit Mumbai, India – but don’t call it Bombay!

Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it’s India’s largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The […]