This week was essentially a by-week for Love Art, Happy Life and it left time to do my own research and I found the artist Man Ray to pique my interest through the week. Man Ray is interesting to me as he had...

Every year, like clockwork, I end up battling beetles.  They are the literal scourge of my weeping pussy willow and cherry trees as well as my beautiful roses.  I tend to blame the former occupants of our home...

I love board games!  I never thought I would be a board gamer and spent most of my life actively avoiding situations in which board games would be involved.  I did have a brief stint with Magic in my early...

As the clock ticks down and we get ready to depart for our big trip to Yosemite and San Francisco, I am in full packing mode.  In my own way. Yes, I have the suitcase out and have been doing laundry and...

My love of podcasts grows the more I listen, and this week’s highlight, Lore, doesn’t disappoint! Lore is a bi-weekly podcast that convinces you that truth really can be stranger than fiction and...

Sunday is a time of reflection and this week I feel a bit more accomplished than last.  I actually had a chance to take some photos this week, and while I epic failed in some respects, at least I got out there...

The last weekend in April holds special appeal for me as I have come to enjoy attending the Athens Art Festival.  This started a few years back when A.D. was first doing art shows and I accompanied him for all...

It’s been a tough week and I’m trying to get inspired to write about Chagall and reflect on the Love Art, Happy Life assignment, but it’s honestly not coming to me. So, this post will be...