I was fortunate to grow up with a mother who often spoke in proverbs—“a stitch in time,” “do unto others,” and so on—but have only truly begun to appreciate their wisdom as I’ve grown older. Yet when I use them nowadays, I find that a lot of people don’t know them and wish they did….
The Italian Baroque at the Royal Palace of Turin
June 13, 2022
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Constructed in the late Renaissance of 16th-century Italy, the Royal Palace of Turin was at the heart of the Savoy Dynasty for over two centuries. Today, the Royal Palace operates as a group of museums in Turin’s historically and culturally significant Piazza Castello. The palace’s bold and elegant Neoclassical façade houses many pinnacle examples of…
Dad’s Letter to His Childless Self Inspires Gender-Role Talks Between Couples
“Be the kind of man that improves the reputation of men.” This is advice from Ted Gonder, 32, husband and father, who is doing his best to live by his own counsel as he supports his wife and three kids. Three years ago, Gonder—who’s the co-founder of Moneythink and has been named on the Forbes…
Allegories of Timeless Beauty
Ancient Greek and Roman mythologies have influenced artists around the world for centuries, and one of the most inspired manifestations is found in 19th-century France. The art world in France during this century was incredibly diverse, with a number of techniques and subjects finding expression. Among the most enduring styles is academic art. This style…
Drug Addict Couple Get Sober to Raise Son, Are Now Proud Parents of 3: ‘Recovery Is Possible’
Jordan Hutton spent nearly half of her first pregnancy in jail. It took incarceration to get her sober. And, while this would not be the end to the saga of her stubborn drug addiction, it was one of the cobblestones that led to her now hopeful and happy ending. Once slaves to the want of drugs,…
Meet Lotus, the Majestic 22-Pound Maine Coon Cat Who Is ‘Everything’ to His Owner
A Maine coon with his own Instagram account is proving that these huge fluffy cats with lion-like manes are truly the “gentle giants” of the domestic cat world. A majestic 6-year-old Maine coon named Lotus lives with his family in Jämtland, Sweden. Owner Lindstein, an IT industry employee in her 40s, adopted him from a breeder…
2022 Lexus NX 450h+ AWD
The new NX is a compact luxury SUV that has received much redesign treatment for the 2022 model year, bringing along a new infotainment system. My focus will be on the Lexus NX 450h+, the all-new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). A slightly refined front design. (Courtesy of Lexus) Powering the NX 450h+ AWD is…
Let Me Persuade You to Read Something About Prudence and Kindness: Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’
A book can’t be judged by its cover, true, but it should be revealed by its title. Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” is a perfect example, for the title is an expertly-set diamond, reflecting the plot of the novel, its theme, and its meaning. Persuading is THE action of the novel, and it is an action that…
Film Review: ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’: Normalizing America’s Gender Agenda
PG-13 | 2h 26m |Thriller, Adventure, Sci-Fi | June 10, 2022 Steven Spielberg’s original “Jurassic Park,” based on Michael Crichton’s novel, was an instant, classic blockbuster. Jurassic classic. It had originality in world-building, the king of movie magic directing, and the kind of lo-tech puppetry that, done well, can put sophisticated CGI to shame. It created a true…
Art Conservation at Work: Restoring the Irreplaceable ‘Assunta’
June 11, 2022
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Down through the centuries, artists have produced great artworks that have stood the test of time and, today, are priceless and irreplaceable. But time can ravage these works, and they need to be brought back to their original glory. That’s where art conservators come in. They use their skills to restore art that has fallen…
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