Category Archives: Beauty

Neighborhood Walk

Sometimes the best way to resolve a problem is by taking a walk and my neighborhood has visuals of interest that make walking a joy. new entry in an old neighborhood neighborhood antique shop movement to gift trees to the … Continue reading

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καλό μήνα

In Greece, “Kalo Mina” is the greeting given on the first day of the month. It means “Good Month”. Summer in the city can be fatiguing and, for me, claustrophobic. For my psychological survival, I have created a secret place … Continue reading

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like a lobster

Blue lobsters are extremely rare. Their color is due to a genetic anomaly. Although coveted by some cuisine connoisseurs, it seems they taste like any other lobster. Maybe because once they’re cooked, they turn red like the others. Picasso painted … Continue reading

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Have you been permeated?

Beauty is about perception. But, as beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, not everyone perceives beauty in the same way. Masayuki Kurokawa, Japanese designer, offers eight aesthetics concepts to better understand the Japanese sensibility. There’s a lovely video … Continue reading

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Coppedè

This morning I intentionally took a longer way to the tram stop just to walk through the Coppedè neighborhood. It was early so the air was crisp and there was little traffic. I took my time walking to absorb as … Continue reading

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