Saturday afternoon finds me in a crush of people at the Brooklyn Museum, the next to last day of an exhibition already extended two weeks by popular demand. Clearly I’m not the only one with a curiosity re: the cultural place/history of high-heeled shoes. Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled … [Read more...] about The things we do for love
S.A.D. but True
In the obnoxiously lyrical and catchy “Shake It Off," Taylor Swift sings, “…the players gonna play, play, play, and the haters gonna hate, hate, hate." She’s probably not referring to the abundance of overly celebrated and commercialized American holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, … [Read more...] about S.A.D. but True
Happiness is . . .
Take a minute, say the phrase, ask yourself what comes to mind. A warm blanket? A warm puppy? A warm gun. That first hint of springtime green which really is gold. A deep ruby Grenache that catches the light and warms the spirit. A walk around the lake, alone, or through a museum, … [Read more...] about Happiness is . . .
All you need is . . .
. . . a little twist on the theme of love First Love First love is always best. First kiss, the one rooted in hunger. First soft-as-an-eyelash touch, fingers reaching for nothing more than what’s within their … [Read more...] about All you need is . . .
