Does art imitate life or does life imitate art? A puzzling question. One as old as time. We continue to stumble on and unearth myriad cultural artifacts. We discover fantastic Native American paintings on cave walls and desert rocks. Hieroglyphics deep within the pyramids of Egypt. When the Sutton Hoo burial ship was simply "dug up" by an unsuspecting gardener in a remote part of Norfolk, … [Read more...]
Finally fall: season of wonder, beginnings
Leaves begin to flutter down. A welcome familiar chill in the air hits us from behind, when we least expect it. We smile. It feels good. We're reminded that fall has arrived ... and isn’t it about time! Autumn (as most of the world calls the season) with its cooler breezes, smells of apple cider and hints of excitement. We enter with a promise of renewal and change. A new grade for school … [Read more...]
Christmas in the time of Covid
Well there isn't much to say that hasn’t already been said about the state of our union at this time with regard to Covid-19 ... and yet, is there still a little more? For this time of year always has been, and always will be, as Charles Dickens' wonderful ghosts reminded Ebenezer Scrooge, "a time of giving." A time to step outside of ourselves just a little more than usual and turn our gaze … [Read more...]
For the love of pets
Bringing home a new puppy just makes our hearts melt. We break into laughter, sometimes with tears of joy, as this new little family member wiggles and wags everywhere, licking everyone with sheer happiness, eager to be hugged, petted and most of all to play. Puppies, kittens, rabbits, reptiles, pot belly pigs, horses, guinea pigs ... whatever your choice, these animals can play a profound role … [Read more...]
It’s so nice to go traveling …
There's something about getting on a train: Setting your luggage on the rack above you, settling into your window seat, hearing the report of a smoky whistle while setting off on an adventure to your chosen destination. Whether traveling on a vacation, a weekend getaway with your lover/spouse, or a day trip to visit a friend, there is nothing as romantic or relaxing as going by rail. The … [Read more...]
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