JOHN SINGER SARGENT (January 12, 1856 – April 14, 1925) John Singer Sargent (January 12, 1856 – April 14, 1925) was the most successful portrait painter of his era, as well as a gifted landscape painter and watercolorist. Sargent was born in Florence, Italy to American parents. Sargent studied in Italy and Germany, and then in … More Born in January: John Singer Sargent.
Hiking the East Weaver Creek Trail. … More Autumn in Northern California.
When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator. -Mahatma Gandhi Wow. How can we not appreciate our planet and our universe? the experience of seeing the Supermoon rising up tonight almost at ‘perigree’ or the closest point to Earth since … More A Few Supermoon Sightings!
Por Lupita Peimbert (Cultura) – Cada 2 de Noviembre los mexicanos en Estados Unidos celebramos el día de muertos a todo lo que da. Pero la celebración hace tiempo que dejó de ser sólo mexicana; se ha extendido a cualquier persona que aprecia la tradición, y se transforma cada año según lo que el grupo, … More Los Muertos Descansan en Paz. Los Vivos Se Mueren de Miedo | 2016
By Lupita Peimbert. (People) – Before Aurora Grajeda was openly a woman, she did what many straight men do: she got married, had children, divorced. Later in life, she took her male-name off, asked to be called Aurora, and behaved accordingly. Tall and slender, her reddish hair became her signature, and so her strong voice, … More PRIDE and Prejudice: Aurora Grajeda, Transgender.
It has been said that nature heals. The closer we get to forests, the sea, and to open, green spaces, the more peaceful we feel. Here is a touch of nature and song, with the music of beloved artist Jon Fromer who is not longer in this world. Peace of a Mountain is his song. Photography was taken … More Happy Saturday. Peace of a Mountain.
