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Glimpse of solace: Who wore it best?

08/03/2016 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

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Glimpse of solace: Looking down

07/28/2016 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Today I came out of the library to find there was a cloudburst; one gray cloud in a blue sky sprinkled down. Am I crazy to notice this pattern of the raindrops on pavement? I don't know, but I thought it was kind of cool. … [Read more...]

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Glimpse of solace: Kerry James Marshall at MCA

07/25/2016 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Tuesday I had the most pleasant afternoon, spending it on the fourth floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art, taking in the art of Kerry James Marshall. The “Mastry” exhibit goes to September 25. I watched the short video of Kerry James Marshall. He spoke about the Old Masters, how he studied them. He couldn't help but notice how the Black Experience was absent (invisible) in these works. He also said something to the effect that his artwork was not simply for … [Read more...]

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Glimpse of solace: Love makes the world

07/15/2016 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

  Vacation will be over next week, but with the crazy world events, I want to extend to you: Peace, love, and solace … [Read more...]

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Glimpse of solace: Kathleen Buckland captures Oregon coast

06/24/2016 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Thank goodness for Kathy Buckland! On a day when many are concerned about the Brexit vote, it is great to have the diversion of the beautiful natural world. Kathy recently traveled to the Oregon coast. Here are some of her photographs from that trip. Kathy is a frequent contributor to this site (thank-you, Kathy); you can see more of her work here and here  and here and here and here.  Originally from Long Island, NY, Kathy Buckland spends as much time as she can being … [Read more...]

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