I have never been to Palm Springs, California, before but hubby Rick and I flew there recently for our older son Alex’s wedding. I was impressed with the rugged beauty of the place. It reminded me a lot of arid parts of Spain, with its palm trees, mountains, bougainvillea and many varieties of cacti. Taken … Continue reading The Beauty of Palm Springs
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Manet and Modern Beauty Exhibit
Jeanne (Spring) painted in 1881 When you were a child learning about famous French painters, did you confuse Manet with Monet? I certainly did. But I came up with a memory device that helped me figure out the difference between these two awesome painters. That is, Manet has the word Man in it and Edouard … Continue reading Manet and Modern Beauty Exhibit
A Visit to Berlin
This is my first trip to Berlin, a city of many delights. My husband Rick and I bought a three day pass that allowed us to see up to 30 different museums for one price. It was €29 per person, a good value considering all the museums we can see. We went to the Jewish … Continue reading A Visit to Berlin
