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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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They’re back!

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Art for Housewives

I’d been so animated for days then ZAP! It happened again.  You know, that feeling of “I’d like to but I can’t”.  What caused such a sudden change is somewhat of a mystery although I do have a suspicion—it’s them … Continue reading →

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Estrangement

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Art for Housewives

Sometimes we feel lonely even if we are surrounded by people.  Because, for one reason or another, we can’t seem to interrelate with others.  We can even feel fragile and encircled by wolves. So ask yourself the next time you feel … Continue reading →

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