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The Former Grauman’s Chines Theater We moved to California, the Los Angeles Area, Bell, to be exact, in what was the summer before I entered sixth grade. My father had brought us west, from Ohio, to Winslow, Arizona, and no matter how many coroners one might stand on, Winslow was not a...
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Bocadito I wish I had a photograph of the group of Cuban women, gathered around the table and standing in the kitchen, chatting away, as music serenaded them, while they cut crust off of bread and prepared sandwiches for a party that I remember as if it were yesterday. Glenda’s family knew...
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To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ Winter by Peter Blume I was mesmerized by this painting, I who have little to no interest in snow; yet it is so full of life, with such energetic activity, that I would hang...
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May I wish you a Happy New Year? We may not be able any longer, to wish the total stranger a Merry Christmas; and well be confused about the appropriate greeting which accompanies Hanukkah, or know if Kwanza is still being celebrated, and if so by whom; but whether devout or devoid of any...
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Winter Garden As this year comes to a close, I awake to a winter storm, which has blanketed the yard with snow. Whatever shreds of greenery remained, will surely surrender today. Surveying the outside world, from the comfort of the house, I pause for a minute, switching my focus from the falling...
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Colonia, Uruguay Historic Zone Spending a month in Argentina, allowed the privilege of visiting Uruguay, as well. We got insanely lost, on a golf cart, no less, but ended up finding the this beautiful preserved part of Colonia, which makes you feel like you have steeped back in time, it was delightful!
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Russian Teacakes The first time I went to Greece, I brought home Greek almond and butter cookies, Kourabiedes, which are encased in powdered sugar; they are absolutely delicious! Soon thereafter, Melody introduced me to Russian Teacakes, a very close cousin, if not sibling of the Kourabiedes; since then Russian Teacakes have been a...
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To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ La Posadas by Carmen Lomas Garza I know too often I use the word love, to express my delight, in an artist and their work, but in this case I can truly think...
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Even Santa Needs A Break Driving through Somersworth New Hampshire, I spotted this simple, but perfect Christmas display. I hope you will enjoy the whimsy of this View From The Road, as much as I do.
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Billy Graham Library Located at 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library far exceeded all of my expectations, and artfully managed to honor its namesake, while giving God all glory. The Library has the feel of a Presidential Library and Museum, and perhaps rightfully so, given the life of...
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