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About Art for Housewives

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Jammin’ with the Pope, an unexpected harmony

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Art for Housewives

Today is my blog’s 12th birthday.  I started ART FOR HOUSEWIVES after reading “The Scientific Warning” of 1992.  Spooky stuff.  It starts out like this: Human beings and the natural world are on a collision course. Human activities inflict harsh … Continue reading →

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Trolls and their dolls

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Art for Housewives

Danish fisherman, Thomas Dam, did not have enough money to buy his daughter, Lila, a Christmas present. So, instead, he carved a doll that looked like a troll. Lila’s friends wanted one, too. And thus the beginnings of the troll … Continue reading →

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Marina van Koesveld, magical thinker

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Art for Housewives

We were having coffee at the Meltemi looking towards the sea when I saw a woman with long dark hair bending down to pick up objects from the beach.  Even without seeing her face, I knew it was Marina.  Because … Continue reading →

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Cherry tomatoes on a Parian terrace

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Art for Housewives

 My first harvest of cherry tomatoes from our Parian container garden!

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Marina as Frida wearing Muy Marcottage

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Art for Housewives

 Marina has always had a connection with Frida Kahlo even before the latter’s popularity.  So I asked Marina to model some of my huipiles.  We had a great morning but it will take a few days before I will be … Continue reading →

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