May 10th, 2012 → 6:36 am
“A light wife doth make a heavy husband.” – Merchant of Venice
Ever since I bought a fitbit about a month ago, I’ve been addicted to tracking my activities, my sleep, and my meals. Doing so has led me to lose a couple of pounds without really trying! Meanwhile, my husband has somehow gained a couple of pounds. He says we’re growing apart. Is it my doing? Should I be worried?
Filed under: Blog & Self/My Life
May 8th, 2012 → 7:09 am
“Done like a Frenchman: turn and turn again!” – Henry VI
Congratulations to Francois Hollande who defeated Nicolas Sarkozy in the French presidential election this past Sunday. Maybe it’s time for a new turn?
Filed under: Blog & Politics/Politicians
May 6th, 2012 → 7:32 am
“When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk;
he trots the air, the earth sings when he touches it.” – Henry V
Congratulations to this year’s winner of the Kentucky Derby: I’ll Have Another.
May 4th, 2012 → 8:10 am
“The jewel that we find, we stoop and take it
Because we see it; but what we do not see
We tread upon, and never think of it.” – Measure for Measure
If you haven’t heard yet, Edvard Munch’s painting “The Scream” sold for $119.9 million this past Wednesday at Sotheby’s in New York. That’s certainly a fabulous price but I disagree with art critic Holland Cotter who said that it was too much – if I had an extra $119.9 million lying around I’d totally have bid on it. But I do agree with the common complaint that everyday art isn’t appreciated enough. I have a neighbor across the street who is an artist (primarily) and a bookkeeper (to pay the rent). She isn’t famous, as far as I know, but her work really is very good. Too bad it’s so hard for such “unknowns” to make a living.
Filed under: Blog & Economics/Money & Other
May 2nd, 2012 → 6:58 am
“In spring-time, the only pretty ring-time,
When birds do sing, hey ding a ding, ding,
Sweet lovers love the spring.” – As You Like It
The weather is turning nice (if a bit rainy) and I love it. Happy spring time!