Tag Archives: art

The Fantasy

Posted on 23 January 2013 by

The Fantasy* I yearn for the model to look at me as I sketch the far away stare in his eye. He has been studying the wall with determination for the last ten minutes. Retreating into his own brain possibly … Continue reading →

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The Art Teacher

Posted on 9 November 2012 by

She knew it was early for him to be there, but she looked for him anyway. It was quiet and the morning light gave the storage room a blue green glow. She ran her fingers through her tangled hair and … Continue reading →

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How Should a Person Be?

Posted on 8 August 2012 by

Title: How Should a Person Be? Author: Sheila Heti Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (2012) Pages: 320 Rating: 3 stars How Should a Person Be? is part fiction, part memoir, and part play. Sheila Heti is a playwright based in … Continue reading →

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Fashion Friday: Wearing MODERN ART

Posted on 3 August 2012 by

Modern Art by natalieeramm featuring toms shoes You can buy the Jane Austen “Reading is Sexy” thong here *clicky clicky* Modern Art by Evelyn Toynton Delphinium, 2000 180 pgs., 4 stars ABOUT THE BOOK: Modern Art molds the story of … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a Dead Man

Posted on 5 January 2012 by

Title: How to Paint a Dead Man Author: Sarah Hall Publisher: Harper Perennial (2009) Pages: 320 Rating: 3 stars Sarah Hall is an ambitious writer. Evidence of this abounds in her first book, Daughters of the North–a post apocalyptic novel. … Continue reading →

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Posted on 22 April 2011 by

Yesterday the sun decided to show its little face. So, I paused Netflix instant view and hopped on the bus to enjoy a day out on the town. My first stop was the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (where I may … Continue reading →

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A Death in the Family

Posted on 15 April 2011 by

Title: A Death in the Family Author: James Agee Publication: McDowell, Obolensky 1957 Rating: 5 stars The title of this post may sound ominous and a little morbid; however, itis the title of James Agee’s posthumous novel A Death in … Continue reading →

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Museum of Fine Arts

Posted on 9 December 2010 by

This post has been a long time coming. A few weeks ago, I had the day off for one of those random holidays New Englanders are so fond of (that I don’t get paid for!). Anyway, I dragged myself out … Continue reading →

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