Category Archives: Lifestyle

Is it Love or just Intuitive Thinking?

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Art for Housewives

It was the spring of 1943. He was 61 and she was only 21 when Pablo Picasso put a bowl of cherries on the table where Françoise Gilot was dining. Seeing her as his new muse, Picasso immediately dumped his … Continue reading →

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We Are the Stories We Tell

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Art for Housewives

Domodedevo is a small town south of Moscow. Located on a large plain, it is flat and monotonous. During the winter Domodedevo is cold and snowy whereas during the summer it’s hot and humid. Although known for its large warehouse … Continue reading →

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The Storyteller Within

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Art for Housewives

It is a chilly October morning and I’m sitting at the airport on Paros waiting for departure. I spend much time watching people and wondering what their story is. Because everyone has a story to tell and everyone is a … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Hands

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Art for Housewives

Luckily the tea was strong and helped keep me focused. I was at the table picking the raisins out from my scone not because I didn’t like raisins but simply to have an excuse to keep my head down so … Continue reading →

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A Gentleman in Moscow

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Art for Housewives

When Darwin wrote about the survival of the fittest, he wasn’t talking about working out in the gym. What he meant was:  “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one … Continue reading →

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