With summer on its way out and fall nearing our doorstep, I have been thinking about all the ways that the landscape is about to change. In a way, nature creates its own art by playing with colors in flowers and foliage, adding texture with endless varieties of plants and rock formations, and creating atmospheric moods with light that shifts over the course of a day. It is no wonder that so many artists dedicated their lives to capturing the awe-inspiring purity and beauty of the natural … [Read more...]
In Gratitude, Respect, and Celebration of Our Service Men and Women
The love I have for our country, and for the incredibly courageous men and women who have risked and sacrificed their lives defending it, is infinite. When we think of the freedoms and quality of life that we enjoy, we should all remember that these privileges come from selfless people who dedicated their lives to protecting us and our future in the knowledge and foresight that the future they were fighting for might not include them. You can imagine, then, how stunned I was to learn about … [Read more...]
Tyra’s Gift
In 2016, I had the privilege to see Van Gogh’s iconic work first-hand at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, an experience I chronicled in one of my first blog posts. I was emotionally moved by the haunting beauty of the painting Irises. I was drawn toward the energy of its vivid colors and the angelic aura of a single white iris on the left side of the painting. Throughout my time at the Getty, I was mesmerized and focused on the beautiful paintings, amazed by the colors and creativity of … [Read more...]
James Taylor: Master Musician and Storyteller, Part Two
Last week, in celebration of James Taylor’s audio memoir Break Shot, I mentioned how excited I was about the release of his memoir and how much his music has meant to me over the years. This week, I thought I would delve deeper into my personal connection with his music and show all of my readers why exactly he is such an important artist to me. I was amazed to learn that James Taylor was admitted to the famous McLean Psychiatrist Hospital on the east coast and I was admitted to the famous … [Read more...]
James Taylor: Master Musician and Storyteller
I often find myself turning to music both when times are tough as well as during joyful moments. During the last several months especially, I have found music to be a great unifier, a constant source of comfort for many and a way to feel closeness even as we are physically distant from each other. As many of you know, an artist that I have a special connection to is the great James Taylor. Ever since first hearing Fire and Rain, I was hooked on his music. However, after, learning of the … [Read more...]
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