Transferred, that concept, beauty, to a fifty-yard pass, its ark a rainbow might envy, its sure-handed catch a combination of concentration as perfect as your stare from a crowded room when I wonder if its reception is mine to snare.
Chris Stovall was born into a musical family. His father was a jazz musician and his mother, a vocalist, also liked to draw. With this background, Chris, a visual artist, illustrator, and muralist, is both inspired and motivated by music. “I’m a musically based creator,” Chris told us regarding his creative process. “I enter into... Read More
What do a lion, a scarecrow, and a tinman all have in common? They are all characters in the famous classic movie, The Wizard of Oz, of course! As a child, Justin Hall watched this beloved film over and over, falling a little more in love with the dazzling costumes and catchy songs with... Read More
What foods come to mind when you think of summer? I bet deviled eggs are on your list. They are a chilled mainstay for a picnic or any summer meal. A cool, crisp Sauvignon Blanc, with its versatile pairing options, would beautifully complement your savory deviled egg. Speaking of mainstays, I can’t imagine a summer meal... Read More
Adrian Nester is redefining what it means to teach English literature. As an Advancement Placement (AP) English teacher and AP grader for College Board, Nester’s passion for literature extends far beyond the classroom walls, inspiring students to explore the world through the lens of poetry and prose. “There was no such thing as Advancement Placement... Read More
Once, while working in a wine shop, I was told that one regular customer had an adverse reaction in their GI tract after consuming a well-known domestic Pinot Noir. The same customer reacted differently after consuming a European brand of Pinot Noir. I tried to find the sugar content in the national brand. Still, after... Read More
She didn’t know the Doobie Brothers’ anthem, Long Train Runnin’. Its gut-punching question, Without love, where would you be now? captures the reality of our love, as if caring were a necklace she dons on occasion. I grit my teeth as I hear the song’s refrain.
Spider-Man 2 (7/10 Rating) Released June 30, 2004 Streaming on Disney+ For rent/purchase on all major platforms. Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi PG-13: Stylized action violence 2h 7m Spider-Man 2 is probably not a Movie You Missed, but given the rise of superhero movies over the last 20 years and the return of Tobey Maguire... Read More
Now that we’ve reached the month in which spring departs and summer debuts, let me tell you my thoughts of a little flower which began this spring season. This flower is an annual, but giving lasting, perennial pleasure in its sighting. In contrast to the slow, green rise of the daffodil stalks above the ground,... Read More
Jessica Driver grew up surrounded by creative and outside-of-the-box thinkers. Her parents were both avid “scrappers” who regularly sought out and found unwanted items and, seeing the potential in them, turned them into something new and loved. Her cousins, too, with whom she was raised, were and are, all of them, artists in their own... Read More
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