Timely nuggets of information and ideas we want to share with you. A futuristic sculpture called ‘The Portal’ has been erected in both Dublin and New York City that allows people more than 3,000 miles apart see and interact with…
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Sharon Lorenzo tours the show “Even Better Than the Real Thing” The Whitney Museum of American Art has hosted 81 gatherings of American artists every other year since 1932, and this year’s effort represents the work of 71 artists brought…
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“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag Packing and unpacking a large duffle many times just to find one small thing during a recent trip put me over the edge. A Sharp Eye has mentioned…
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Timely nuggets of information and ideas we want to share with you. I am a movie and TV series wimp. I only want to watch soft-core crime shows and mysteries, and other dramas can’t have violence or tragic endings. I…
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Patience is a virtue and is a difficult skill to master. I’ve recently had several people complain to me that the world around them is getting on their last nerve. I feel that way often in everyday life – aggressive…
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Timely nuggets of information and ideas we want to share with you. The newest vinegar from Seattle-based Häxan Ferments is a mellow green garlic vinegar. The company was founded by a molecular biologist and she is concocting and selling new,…
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Sharon Lorenzo from the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. Henri Matisse, Open Window, 1905. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. This art exhibition was curated by scholars from both The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine…
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One can never have too many waste baskets. I love wastebaskets. They are a fun accessory to any room because they always earn their keep. You can use them as a contrasting feature to the room’s colors, or they can…
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Timely nuggets of information and ideas we want to share with you. Bill Nighy in ‘The Beautiful Game’ The Beautiful Game -This is a charming new movie starring Bill Nighy. It is a heartwarming tale of how teamwork builds character. …
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