Monthly Archives: March 2009

Artists’ voices

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Victoria

It’s difficult to write an artist’s statement and at best, is only an approximation of what makes up the actual painting. Many painters have refused to describe their work, others merely offer a hint of what their motivation or muse … Continue reading →

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The new garden at the big house

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Victoria

So did anyone think this would ever happen? Alice Waters has been pushing for it for decades, as you can see from her 1995 letter to Clinton and Gore. The White House garden plan is very good news for us organic … Continue reading →

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Diversionary car talk…and gardens

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Victoria

I say diversionary, because I’m supposed to be out in the garden digging up violets in my newest plot. Almost finished with digging and planting. No back strain, thanks to yoga and lap swimming. So back to cars. I’m on … Continue reading →

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Nader on the bailouts and AIG’s confidential powerpoint

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Victoria

You can watch Ralph Nader on Al Jazeera talking about AIG and the banking bailouts. I’m steamed about this and think we should all be marching in the streets – like angry citizens in Europe –  to protest their shenanigans. I never … Continue reading →

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Handmade houses

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Victoria

I bought a Mother Earth News magazine today just for the article by Lloyd Kahn on ‘Inspiring Handmade Homes’. Read his fascinating blog and explore these magical abodes. I’m impressed by his writing and his travels, and the fact that most … Continue reading →

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Etsy makes the New Yorker

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Victoria

You need a subscription to the New Yorker to read the full article, but Patricia Marx’s ‘Made in the USA‘ gave some great promotion to Etsy. She mentions several shops by name with products.  And…for those of you who couldn’t … Continue reading →

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This beautiful world

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Victoria

There’s so much bad news out there today, what’s a person to do? One place to find solace and inspiration is in Mary Oliver‘s poetry. Her newest book, ‘The Truro Bear‘  is, as one reviewer states of her work, ‘an excellent … Continue reading →

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Art as investment

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Victoria

You may not be thinking about investing in stocks, but have you thought about investing in art lately? Ok, so I have a vested interest. All the same, there is evidence that not only is art still selling, but will … Continue reading →

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The worm bed

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Victoria

My new garden plot has been covered since early last summer with heavy black pastic and a thick mulch of the year’s NYTimes sunday papers. With our warm weekend, I was able to get out to see how things were … Continue reading →

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Play your own thing

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Victoria

…is the title of the DVD ‘A Story of Jazz in Europe’. I’ve been watching a slew of these inspiring disks about jazz, generously bestowed on me by a friend who worked at Rainbow Media. This one featured unfamiliar (to … Continue reading →

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