Few have been hit harder during the pandemic than those gifted musicians who perform onstage for a living—using fine instruments and honed skills to soothe the human soul with their melodies. In one of the great cultural centers of the world—the city of Venice, located in northeastern Italy—one artist, Livio De Marchi (known for his…
Sculptor in Venice Creates Giant 12-Meter-Long Violin That Floats Through Grand Canal
Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Lawless’: A True Bootlegging Tale From Prohibition Appalachia
‘Lawless’ just might be an instant gangster classic.
Is It Just Me or Is It Cold in Here?
The news isn’t good, but better we know so we can get ready for what’s coming rather than to be caught unaware. Due to worldwide events, the U.S. government says it expects households to see their heating bills jump as much as 54 percent compared with last winter. What if I told you there are…
Clever Ways to Use This for That to Save Money and Simplify, Too
One day, as I was hurriedly putting groceries away, the fruit bowl was not within reach, so I put the fruit into the colander. It worked so well that I’ve been using the colander in that way ever since. And when I need a colander, no problem. I turn the fruit onto the counter, drain…
A Big-Picture Look at Pest Control
The methods used in integrated pest management (IPM) have been around for as long as gardening has been around. The word “integrate” means to incorporate separate compatible parts to form a unified whole. The pest can be anything that is alive that can cause harm to people or their animals, crops, and property. We try…
Movie Review: ‘Cloud Atlas’
Reincarnation and karma. These two words have grown rapidly more popular in the last 50 years as humanity expands its understanding of the mysteries of the universe.
Treat Your Family to a Batch of Cozy Apple Muffins
These warm apple muffins, kissed with cinnamon-sugar, are the coziest breakfast to wake up to in the morning. Unlike dense, super-sweet muffins that taste more like dessert, these muffins are fluffy and just lightly sweetened, with chunks of tart apples that help balance everything out. Sit down to one with your morning coffee, or pack…
Veteran’s Last Patrol: Making a Difference for Veterans in Hospice Care
Veteran’s Last Patrol, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is on a mission to connect veteran volunteers with veterans who are in hospice care. When friendships matter the most, a volunteer from Veteran’s Last Patrol can make all the difference for a veteran who may be alone during end-of-life care. While some enjoy…
French Courtly Finesse in New York: 18th-Century Luxury Books
In 1966, Vogue photographer Cecil Beaton captured renowned art collector and philanthropist Jayne Wrightsman’s portrait. Just a year earlier, in 1965, Wrightsman had been added to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. Fittingly, in the photograph, Wrightsman is pictured elegantly poised on a settee in her Versailles-esque New York apartment. It was around…
Dear Next Generation: Remembering a ‘Spirit of Togetherness’ in the Neighborhood
Here are a few lessons I’d like to share for the Next Generation from my 85 years of living. Our Neighborhood As a kid in the city, we played with every kid on our end of the block; race or creed didn’t matter. We were each an equal part of our playing community. Our friends…
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