Category: US
Online Life Drawing Classes and Resources
Online resources for Life Drawing sessions (artistic nudity).
Swing in the Park
Sketching at a Sunday concert series in Santa Monica with The California Feetwarmers.
People Sketches: May
A collection of people I’ve encountered and sketched during my walks around Culver City in May.
20 Years Challenge
Looking back on my 20th Year and the wild ride it was.
People Sketches: April
A collection of people I’ve encountered and sketched during my walks around Culver City in April.
Culver City Stairs for Exercise and Inspiration
I thought this local hiking trail would be good exercise. Turns out it’s good for creativity too.
Embracing the City of Angels
A Covid-inspired relocation back to the heart of Culver City, Los Angeles.
Why you should visit the UN next time you’re in New York
Guest Blogger Nancy Hann shares all the reasons why you should include a visit to the UN the next time you’re visiting New York City.
Return of the Velcro dog
Dog sitting in California again for the velcro dog Shogi.
Making cushions for our host
It was good to practice my sewing skills again to make some throw cushions and box cushions as a thank you to our hosts.
Whirlwind Tour of the States. Extended!
How many times have you created a travel plan, only to have it fall apart? Now I’m making travel intentions rather than travel plans.
Camels, Street Art, and Famous Residents of Venice Beach
Feature Image: Wall Mural of Charlie Chaplin The Truth about Venice Beach Venice Beach has always been this side of…
Another visit to Van Gogh’s Bedroom
A visit to the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena to view Van Gogh’s bedroom on loan from the Chicago Art Institute.
Life Lesson: Avoid the DMV on a Monday Morning
Monday Morning diet of government bureaucracy and paying for the privilege of eating up my day. How I got my buttons pushed at the DMV.
Weekend House Sitting with a Velcro Dog
Our latest dog sitting charge was a 1 year old Vizsla named Shogi, all she wanted to do was play catch and be loved. If only life were that simple for all of us.
Transforming our horrible couches
We used to have two of the ugliest couches. But my trusty sewing machine came to the rescue, and I re-covered both of them with fabric from Michael Levine’s in LA’s garment district.
A Christmas Tradition: Perog or Coulibiac?
We’ve been cooking this dishes for subsequent Christmas Dinners, and just discovered it has a name: A Perog or maybe a Coulibiac?
Remembering the Events of 9/11 in New York
No trip to New York is complete without a trip to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial. It’s tasteful, thoughtful, and inspiring.
View of New York from the Top of the Rock
Autumn is the best time to take a trip up to the Top of the Rock, the Observation deck in the Rockefeller Center, to get a colourful view of Central Park.
The end of the Line for Coney Island
Photo Essay of our out-of-season trip to Coney Island for a Boardwalk stroll and voyeurs view of Luna Amusement Park, Brooklyn.
Subway Therapy Wall at Union Square NYC
The Union Square Therapy wall in NYC is the brainchild of Matthew “Levee” Chavez as a way for New Yorkers to get their thoughts and fears off their chest.
RIP Empire Diner NYC
Back in ’89/’90 we had many a leisurely brunch and hurried late night snack at the Empire Diner in West Chelsea .. so it was with heavy heart that I discovered its demise during a Sunday Stroll in the old neighbourhood.
The colours of Autumn in Montclair
Changing of the Seasons Growing up it wasn’t unusual to be blind to the beauty of the colours of autumn….
Oh America … I’ve missed your bagels
It didn’t take us long to discover a delicious bagel shop in Upper Montclair NJ, for a trip down memory lane with an egg bagel.
