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In Search of the Miraculous
Think about it—the “miraculous” . . . what exactly is it? There are numerous “miracles” in the collective consciousness of the human experience: the building of miraculous edifices such as the Pyramids...
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“E-ville” Goth
Some people call Emeryville “E-ville.” They think it’s cute. I personally don’t like that name because as far as I’m concerned (until today) I’ve never seen anything particularly evil, dark or nasty...
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E’ville Goth part 2 —A Happy Accident? What Do You Think?
There’s a story in this enigmatic and fanciful drawing on a wall that I found in Emeryville. But what is it?! What’s the relationship between the man and the woman? Why is she floating away? Did he...
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BIRDERS, a most charming film—
I’m crazy about birds. For their beauty, the heroic way in which they live and care for their young, and of course their songs. Did you know that birdsong has been scientifically proven to make us...
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Slideshow—Evocative Images from the “Silents”
I was particularly taken by these evocative images from silent films—so many of these films have been lost forever, and the stars who were household names then have been relegated to obscurity—such...
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The September Issues
Once again it’s time for the fashion industry’s fall onslaught. I finally had the time to go through the September Issues, specifically Vogue, Bazaar and In Style, and of course at this very moment...
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Hair!
Racking my brains to think of something light hearted, even trivial to take my mind off all the madness. And . . . the subject of “Hair” came to mind—-certainly trivial in the big scheme of things— Ah,...
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Hats Off to You, Ladies—
Or actually, Hats on! In my insomniac hours I often watch British TV on my iPad. Lately, Downton of course, but also Parades End, a sweeping, epic, gorgeous (albeit rather tragic, at least so far)...
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An Afternoon at the Berkeley City Club
From the minute we stepped through the front doors of the Berkeley City Club last Wednesday, I was in love, transported back to the early 20th century, my favorite era. A time when, from my humble...
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Okay, so better late than never! Been wanting to post this for days but was on overload and had to go through the photos, get the names of the musicians, excuses, excuses. . . So here goes: Last...
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