Portuguese artist Pedro Alexandrino de Carvalho (1729–1810) was not only a painter of distinction, but also a draftsman, and his drawings show how he helped to rebuild Portugal’s artistic heritage after one of its greatest disasters, the earthquake of 1755. An exhibit of 17 of his drawings is now on display at the National Antique…
Carvalho the Draftsman: Studies Celebrating Art Reborn After Major Disaster
May 31, 2022
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Arts & CultureArts & TraditionBrightLife & TraditionLisbonNational Antique Art MusuemPetro Alexandrino de CarvalhoPortuguese earthquake of 1755
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The Joys and Amusements of Old Age
Amusement is rarely a word associated with aging. After all, the great majority of those who have passed their three-score-and-ten years face physical ailments, declining mental powers, and the certainty that they are sailing ever closer to the end of life. Though a relative newbie to this milestone, I find myself fitting right in with…
The Lucky Life of Jack Hamlin, 100, D-Day Veteran
Luck has seemed to follow Jack Hamlin like a shadow. He was born on Oct. 15, 1921, in Springfield, Missouri. Over the past 100 years, his life has been full of providential moments, even when it seemed otherwise at the time. Hamlin is a product of interesting and tumultuous times for the nation and the…
Easy Summer Grilling: This Is One of the Easiest—and Tastiest—Cuts of Beef to Grill
I swore I was going to eat a little less meat. I guess I shouldn’t swear. A spontaneous invitation to visit friends in the Tetons threw a wrench into my plans. As they say, carpe diem—or seize the day, pack your bags, and buy some nice wine to bring as a hostess gift. And make…
The Remote Gardens and Pavilions of Versailles
May 30, 2022
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Ange Jacques-GabrielleArts & CultureArts & TraditionBrightLife & TraditionLouis XVIThe Petit TrianonVersailles
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Set far back in the grounds of Versailles are the refined gardens and pavilions of the Petit Trianon. Together, they show how European garden design transitioned in the 1700s with two contrasting styles: On the west side, there’s a calm yet uplifting formal French garden, and on the east side, a romantic and picturesque English…
Cruise in for Dessert: The Historic ‘Top Gun’ House Gets a New Life as a Patriotic Pie Shop
Few pie shops have the provenance of the “Top Gun” House. Built in 1887 as the 500-square-foot oceanfront summer cottage for Dr. Henry Graves in what is now Oceanside, California, it rose to fame as the home of Charlotte “Charlie” Blackwood in the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun.” It later fell into disrepair, but thanks to…
Couple Celebrates 70th Anniversary Dressed in Original $35 Wedding Gown and Korean War Suit
A South Dakota couple married for 70 years celebrated the incredible milestone with a romantic photoshoot, and the bride wore her original wedding dress. Nancy Lubbers, 87, dusted off her $35 white lace gown for the heartwarming shoot with her husband, Melvin, 91. The lovely pair first met at a skating rink, and Melvin later…
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE
The all-new 2022 Golf GTI debuts the eighth generation of this famed compact, with a focus on performance, safety, and comfort. Even though there are three trims to choose from, the mid-level SE was my choice for the value, styling, and numerous exciting features. Hatchback allows for easy cargo loading. (Courtesy of Volkswagen) Engine, Transmission…
Franz Schubert and the Pathway to Romanticism
The story of Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797–1828) was one of the most tragic in classical music. When historians look back on his work, they view it equal in every measure to that of Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven. Apart from a few composers of that time (Schumann, Liszt, and Brahms) who found and championed his…
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Music CEO Says Shen Yun ‘Was More Than Worth the Flight’ From New York
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Shen Yun Performing Arts is the kind of experience that is worth getting on an airplane for, said Jed Leiber, CEO of NightBird Music, who shared that the journey he made to experience Shen Yun at Santa Barbara’s The Granada Theatre was a rewarding experience. “I didn’t know what to expect, except that…