Octo Observations: A Matter of Roots Once again I washed my too long tresses this morning as I do every other day… most faithfully. After nearly four months of no hair [...] June 2, 2020
Decorative Tabletop for Picnic and Patio We find cheer where we can these days. Making something more festive of a meal helps. Check sizes. Most patterns come in multiple [...] June 2, 2020
Stream Films ABOUT Notable Authors VII Love the author? Rereading something pithy? Here are films – fiction and documentary- about the person. Top photo: Keira Knightley (L) [...] June 1, 2020
The Story of Opera Uniquely Told—Webinar and Cocktails For William Berger the hits just keep on coming. After his refreshingly original book on Wagner’s The Ring of the Nibelung (reviewed on [...] June 1, 2020
Coping in the Suburbs: Finding Beauty I miss travel. I miss roaming and exploring new territories—urban, rural, rugged, marine, alpine…whatever they may be. I live somewhere [...] May 31, 2020
Michael Connelly’s Latest Raises a Red Flag on DNA Genetic Testing Have you spit into a tube and sent your saliva to a genetic testing service? Did you check the little box giving permission for your [...] May 31, 2020
The Metropolitan Opera in Your Homes—Week 12 In Week 12 we get to span four centuries of opera: from 1762’s Orfeo ed Euridice by Christoph Willibald Gluck to 2016’s The [...] May 31, 2020
Barbecue/Grill Accessories Healthy and outside as the weather improves. Perhaps it’s time to upgrade equipment? Grillers Top: 12-Inch Diameter BBQ Skillet Grill [...] May 31, 2020