I've been asked by family and friends, in all variations of the same sort of questions: Are you excited for the holidays?; How are you doing?... My answers depend on the recipient and how I believe they will take my answers.ie: debate them or accept them at face value. This past year has been filled … Continue reading A Bittersweet X-Mas – A very personal message
Aberfeldy 12 – An Aromatic Adventure for the Tastebuds
In the twilight of my explorations among the amber elixirs, I find myself drawn inexorably to the promise held within an unfamiliar distillery's offering—an unwritten narrative concealed within each crystalline droplet. Ah, the allure of uncharted territories, the tantalizing prospects of encountering a hitherto undiscovered gem that might, with a sip, become an indelible favorite. … Continue reading Aberfeldy 12 – An Aromatic Adventure for the Tastebuds
We Spoke to the Biggest Influencers in the Art World This Year. Here Are Some of Our Favorite Conversations
Throughout 2023, we spoke to hundreds of rising stars and established names in the art business. The post We Spoke to the Biggest Influencers in the …We Spoke to the Biggest Influencers in the Art World This Year. Here Are Some of Our Favorite Conversations
The Buskers Triple Cask Triple Smooth – An Irish Whisky that Stands up to its Tall Tales
In the realm of spirits, where nomenclature is often an intricate dance of allusions, the Busker Whiskey christens its elixir the Triple Cask Triple Smooth—a title harmoniously echoing the tripartite composition of its essence and the trifecta of casks employed in its gestation. Within this alchemy, the Busker grain whiskey, the Busker single malt, and … Continue reading The Buskers Triple Cask Triple Smooth – An Irish Whisky that Stands up to its Tall Tales
Monkey Shoulder Whisky – A Complexity of tastes Beyond The Promised Hint of Orange
In the realm of blended malt whiskies, a category once adorned with the epithet "vatted malt," the ascent foretold has, alas, eluded its prophesied destiny. The intricacies of this categorization—blends comprising multiple malt whiskies sans the inclusion of grain whiskies, a distinction that sets it apart from the ubiquitous "blended Scotch" archetype—prove, regrettably, too esoteric … Continue reading Monkey Shoulder Whisky – A Complexity of tastes Beyond The Promised Hint of Orange
Does public pressure work???
Finally Canada came out for a ceasefire at the UN!!! It joined 153 other nations opposing the US-enabled Israeli genocide against the Palestinian …Does public pressure work???
On Speaking and Silence: the New McCarthyism
Israel and its allies are trying to build a wall of silence around their devastation of Gaza. Around the world, those who seek to break through it …On Speaking and Silence: the New McCarthyism
Coltrane – Inspired by Basquiat
Oil Pastels on black construction paper; H-45cm x W-30cm I had a day in my curriculum that needed to be filled... it didn't want to start a new. lesson unit (project) right before the holidays, so I decided to have some fun and do some material exploration work while introducing an artist's work I absolutely … Continue reading Coltrane – Inspired by Basquiat
Welcome to Our Brand New Learning Hub
Our all-new home for WordPress.com courses, webinars, tutorials, and more.Welcome to Our Brand New Learning Hub
Raffi – Inspired by Basquiat
Dry (Soft) Pastels on thin drawing paper; H-45cm x W-30cm I had a day in my curriculum that needed to be filled... it didn't want to start a new. lesson unit (project) right before the holidays, so I decided to have some fun and do some material exploration work while introducing an artist's work I … Continue reading Raffi – Inspired by Basquiat
The New Renaissance Mindset 