Three interesting exhibits are on view, here in LA and in Boston, with quilting at the center. As someone who loves the textile arts, I want to share links to each of the exhibits.
Hank Willis Thomas at Kayne Griffin…
2 Museums: 2 Excellent Shows (with a fun connection)
Getty Center in December 2021Many of us have curtailed plans to travel this holiday, providing an excellent opportunity to explore our own city’s cultural institutions — we used to call this a Staycation but now it’s just the New …
12.14.21
Too Many Books (but plenty of time)
The 2021 Best Book lists are out and it’s time to plan your holiday reading and gift lists. First, check out the New York Times Top 10 Books of 2021. Here also are the lists from the Wall Street …
12.3.21
Foraged Finds: December 2021
Santa Monica Farmers Market BountyForaged Finds is a new section of my newsletter – just random bits and bobs about life right now, which will now also be hosted here on the site. Hope you enjoy it, and maybe …
12.3.21
I Want to Watch all the Miyazaki Films Again
Layout, Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989),© 1989 Eiko Kadono – Studio Ghibli – N
I visited the new Academy Museum in October and once I’d said hello to Bruce, the super-toothy shark from Jaws hanging in the main stairwell, I …
11.29.21
Control the Scroll: Managing Social Media and Mental Health – A Common Sense webinar
In my new role as a consultant, I organized a conversation for Common Sense titled “Control the Scroll: Managing Social Media and Mental Health” with two LA resources — influencer and athlete Victoria Garrick and Dr. Dolly Klock (of Adolessons…
11.23.21
King Richard on HBO Max
Want a film that you can watch over the Thanksgiving holiday? Choose one that chronicles the incredible rise of two of the greatest tennis stars of all time, Venus and Serena Williams.
“King Richard” – playing now in theaters and …
Visiting NHM : Jane Goodall + Becoming Los Angeles
A traveling show about the life and work of Jane Goodall is currently on view at the Natural History Museum. Becoming Jane features items from Jane’s iconic career as a naturalist and offers lessons about how the next generations can …
2021 Holiday Giving from Women Owned Businesses
With so many considerations going into holiday gifting this year – supply chain issues notwithstanding – why not be intentional with your dollars and narrow down your choices by supporting Women Owned Businesses! Here are some of our favorites.
OOMBRA…
11.17.21
