Category Archives: Daily Aesthetics

Purring Together

After lunch, I nap. Often Volver, our cat, naps with me. He likes to get into a comfortable position then starts purring and purring. And the sound of his purrs fills me with tenderness. To experience tenderness in these times … Continue reading →

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Rope Story No. 3

How the Futurist used his Rope: Giacomo Balla (1871-1958) was only nine years old when his dad died. His mom now had to fight to survive. Nevertheless, she made her son’s education a priority. Monuments should be made world wide … Continue reading →

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St. Martin’s Cloak

One extremely cold winter’s day in the year 335, Marin was doing his duty as a young soldier in the Roman army when he saw a beggar freezing from the cold. Without hesitation, Martin took his sword and with a … Continue reading →

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Frida Kahlo Wears Huipiles

For several years, I kept the blog Frida Kahlo Wears Huipiles. But, as part of my “Let’s Make Life Easier” Mission, I gave up the domain. To keep from losing all my Frida posts, I will periodically reblog them here.

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At the Hairdresser

I terribly dislike going to the hairdresser. With my skinny insignificant hair, there’s no great makeover I could ever expect. However, to avoid the sensation of neglecting myself, I go. Once there, I’m stuck in front of a huge mirror … Continue reading →

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