A lovely painting of the artists Anna and Margaretta Peale, painted by their brother, i believe, James Peale.


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This morning I saw leaves blowing off the trees and it made me sad.  The outdoors is still green, and though I am no summer lover, the brown yellow leaves sweeping off at just the artistic angles looked like another bittersweet Japanese woodcut.  Soon it will be dark ( Read more... )

Just got back from Boston.  Had a great time.  The training I was at was really good (not always the case) and they gave ample lunch hours, during which I headed all around town.  I manged to take in the Old North Church, Paul Revere's House, Fanueil Hall, and some other stops along the 'freedom walk.'  The highlight: : spending all the time I ( Read more... )

The whole world as we experience it visually, comes to us through the mystic realm of color  -Hans Hoffman

Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No.  Just as one can never learn how to paint. - Pablo Picasso

My father always says that green is really a primary color.  I was researching color and art and ( Read more... )

A Tuesday 5

1. Am avoiding making a tough (work-related) phone call. *sigh*
2. Have renamed my work sector "Pits and Plants" for the type of site documents populated my desk (and mind) 
3. Ran the loteria game at the block party; we played for white elephant prizes. 
4. September = the urge to purge. Good-bye playdoh fun factory. 
5. Got my first rejection letter.  ( Read more... )

What Be Your Nerd Type?
Your Result: Drama Nerd

You sure do love the spotlight and probably have a very out-going and loud personality. Or not. That's just a stereotype, of course. Participation in the theatre is something to be very proud of. Whether you have a great voice for musicals, or astounding skills for dramas/comedies; keep up the good ( Read more... )

 How about it!  The U.S. Women take soccer gold against the Brazilians - again!  Woohoo!  I have great memories of watching the 2004 match, but had to read about this one.

And the volleyball women's team!  They won against the mighty Cuban team (they of the scary hard running jump serves) and will now play Brazil (Brazil again!) for the gold.  And ( Read more... )

So, what is this?
I saw them in Philadelphia's Chinatown area.  No, they are not dried demon's heads.  I don't think so, at least.

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Another fascinating object.  Here is a panel from a Turkish box of bergamot candy:

Focus on the translation:  it doesn't make sense .... then it kinda makes sense  .... then it doesn't makes sense..... then

Hmmmmmmm...


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Pre-Holiday Five

1.         If I travel for work, I need to supply a receipt for things in the following category: “steamer chairs, steamer cushions, and steamer rugs” I guess that’s just in case I happen to travel via the Queen Mary or something!

2.         I have been spending so much time with all things Horatio Hornblower that I think this ( Read more... )