Comb through any of the latest art history or humanities textbooks, and you’re likely to find little if any mention of his name. Not even once does he appear in McGraw Hill’s “The Humanities Through the Arts”—now in its 10th edition. “Picasso,” meanwhile, registers a whopping 34 entries in the index. Yet Phidias (also spelled…
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A Show-Stealing Potato Salad With a Story
Potato salad isn’t supposed to be a main event. Its humble job is to support other dishes as a kind of chunky mayonnaise, a creamy and tangy mortar between the important dishes. But the other day while I was enjoying some BBQ, the potato salad next to my epic piece of brisket almost stole the…
At This Montana BBQ Spot, the Potato Salad Almost Steals the Show—While Honoring a Lost Family Member’s Legacy
Potato salad isn’t supposed to be a main event. Its humble job is to support other dishes as a kind of chunky mayonnaise, a creamy and tangy mortar between the important dishes. But the other day while I was enjoying some BBQ, the potato salad next to my epic piece of brisket almost stole the…
‘God’s Great Outdoors’: Navy Vet Takes Air Force Vet Mom on Epic Tour of 20 States
A retired Navy nurse took her 95-year-old mother, a U.S. Air Force veteran diagnosed with dementia, on a 26,000-mile adventure across the United States. Together, they passed through 70 cities in 20 states, collecting stories and experiences like none they’d had before. Teresa Lee McFarland of Lone Pine, California, is 63 years old. She retired…
Society Losing Its Values, Becoming More Self-Centered, Pleasure-Driven: Veteran
June 27, 2022
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A veteran affairs advocate says Australian society is no longer driven by values, and instead has become focused on self-interest, profit, and pleasure. Heston Russell, himself a former special forces operative who has embarked on over 200 missions, says Australian servicemen and women are often confronted with a culture shock when they leave the armed…
2023 Acura Integra
The Acura Integra is a sophisticated sports sedan, aided by its long wheelbase and wide track. It also offers outstanding stability, comfort, and abundant interior space. The returning Integra takes over Acura’s “gateway model and its sports strategy.” Integra offers 37.4 inches of rear seat legroom, and standard 60/40 fold-down backseats. There is 24.5 cubic…
Film Review: ‘Elvis’: Presley Presented as Parker’s Puppet in an American Carnival Sideshow Act
PG-13 | 2h 39 | Biopic, Drama | June 24, 2022 First things first: Can the new kid play Elvis? Yes he can. Quite satisfyingly, too. Granted, the real Elvis Presley was a comet, a powerful flash of brilliance, and it’s a tall order for any actor, regardless of talent level, to capture that incandescence. Austin Butler, sans…
Let the Bugs Do the Legwork: Before You Reach for Insecticide, Consider Mother Nature’s Built-In Pest Control
How many times have you reached for a spray bottle to kill off an irritating bug? Have you spent time and money mixing powders and potions in buckets of water to dowse the creepy-crawlies that feast on your favorite flowers? Have you ever gone “Full Metal Jacket” on all things arthropod, fueled with an uncontrollable…
The ‘Four Gentlemen’ and Their Poetic Inscriptions
Nature serves as our greatest artistic muse. It stirs feelings and emotions in us and was a source of inspiration for ancient Chinese artists. Four plants, in particular, the plum blossom, the orchid, the bamboo, and the chrysanthemum, were known as the Four Gentlemen, or “Junzi” in ancient China. “Ink Plum” by Wang Mian. Handscroll:…
The Gourmet Landscape: How to Grow a Backyard Garden as Beautiful as It Is Delicious
The grow-your-own-food movement is sweeping the country one backyard—and even some front yards—at a time. It’s healthy, fun, and budget-friendly and, if done right, can be downright gorgeous. The days of horticultural segregation are over, meaning you can start by simply planting a few “ornamedibles” in between your decorative plants, or clearing out those dated…
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