A small but exceptional show of seven paintings by Diego Rodríguez de Silvay y Velázquez (Spanish 1599-1660) just opened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Continue reading “Truth in Painting; Velázquez at the Met”
Month: November 2016
Hermes to the Rescue
The sun came out in New York for the first time since the election but the mood in the city remains dark. The anger, tears and protests of Wednesday have given way to despondency. Continue reading “Hermes to the Rescue”
Swedish Escape
Today (Wednesday) I unofficially gave myself the day off. After the election I’ve been walking around in a fog unable to focus. Thursday, when this story will post, I’ll return to normal activity. Continue reading “Swedish Escape”
Why I Meditate
Just like this election cycle there are many things that are out of our control. Life is full of challenges, change, highs and lows. Continue reading “Why I Meditate”
I’m Feeling For a Power Pants Suit
I have a strong feeling for power pants suits and hope they’ll be the dominant fashion statement for the next four years. Continue reading “I’m Feeling For a Power Pants Suit”
Pretty Pictures
With the election just days away I’m making an effort to avoid election coverage and relax. Continue reading “Pretty Pictures”
At Home With the Obamas
With the election less than a week away I’m already feeling nostalgic for the Obama’s time in the White House. Continue reading “At Home With the Obamas”
Istanbul Travel Diaries
My dear friends Eric Gaskins, of Emperor’s Real Clothes, and Anton Bronner just returned from a whirlwind tour of Europe, visiting four countries in three weeks. Their last stop was Istanbul, returning just before the increased warnings for US tourists travelling to Turkey. Despite the threats they had a fantastic stay, which Eric brilliantly documents in his recent posts. I’ve always wanted to go to Istanbul, on the cusp of east and west and full of history, it’s high on my list of places to see. Until things calm down the next best thing is to read up on it and no better place to start than the links below.