Category Archives: Lifestyle

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 →

Posted in Books, Lifestyle, politics | Tagged Amor Towles, Bolshevik Revolution, honor, φιλότιμο, Philotimo, self-esteem | 6 Comments

Today’s Psychological Striptease

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Art for Housewives

Since November 1st, the way I experience the world has drastically changed. I am still coming to terms with this new reality. My mind contaminates my body with its struggles. I have the feeling that I am trying to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Conditions of Possibility, female consciousness, Lifestyle, Paros | Tagged balcony, change in lifestyle, covid-19, Darwin, evolution | 6 Comments

The Beat of the Rhythm Within

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Art for Housewives

Yesterday we learned of Charlie Watts’ death. The Rolling Stones will never be the same again…they’ve lost their beat. Part of Charlie’s elegance was his modesty. He never indulged in self-adulation. He referred to himself as a copyist. “I learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Music, People | Tagged Charlie Watts, rhythm, Rolling Stones | Leave a comment

Still metabolizing

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Art for Housewives

Physical activity helps stabilize emotional stress. So every morning we ride our bikes to Livadia. On the way back this morning we stopped at the farmer’s market under the tamerisks near the port. We got a big cantaloupe with its … Continue reading →