Intriguing artist is Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915) who lived a short full life dying on the battle field. French born sculptor had a platonic but personal relationship with Sophie Brzeska. He adopted her surname. They moved to London in 1910 till he enlisted in French Military. They both suffered from mental illness. He left a body…
Category: Interests
Bioretention (Rain) Gardens
A good idea as seen on PBS is the rain gardens or bioretention spaces that absorb run off of rain water that accumulates and causes flooding. These gardens can be put on abandoned spots or where there is a need go redirection pooling run-off to the ground below.
Paul Harrison
In memory of my father Paul Harrison (1920-2013), my mother celebrates my father's birthday each June at NEJC. Paul was born on June 14, our country's flag day. She made a collage last June. We visit him in Valhalla (Sharon Gardens) each year. He died Sept 11, 2013 at the age of 93. He was…
Art of the Times: 1970’s
Paper written in 1972 when I was in high school: The cavemen had clubs and tools and we have bombs and machines. The Chinese eat with chopsticks the Americans eat with forts. The Romans wore togas and we ear overalls and jeans. .....rest will be coming soon!....
White Plains Unique Retail Finds
White Plains (WP) has lots of Department/individual retail stores, restaurants, exercise stores, bakeries, nurseries, groceries, travel agents, tattoo shops, delis, nail & hair salons/spas but here is a listing of unique shops: Art: Thomsoms's Art & Frame at thomsonsartcenter.com ArtsWestchester (Gallery/Shop, Individual Artist Gallery/Sales & Special sales) Target has craft/art supplies Muse Paintbar (84 Mamaroneck…
Mark Gertler: British Artist
Mark Gertler the British Artist (1891-1939) is of great interest to me. Mark was born in London as the youngest child of Jewish immigrants Louis Gertler and Kate Berenbaum (known as Golda). He had 4 older siblings Deborah, Harry, Sophie and Jacob. At an early age, Mark showed an interest on drawing. He attended the…
Ketogenic Diet & Diabetes
My sugar is down & surprisingly lost 20 lbs. Started change in diet in middle of Dec. 2017 by eliminating bread followed by all grain products (rice; soy) while cutting down on fruit (1/2 to 1 cup). Cutting down on carbs lowered my glucose level (5.6 to 4.9). Went off Metformin in Feb. 2018, Not…
