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Churning waves, fans, and even kitties at “Sotatsu: Making Waves”

Posted on November 2, 2015 by tcwells14

You may have to search for them, but there are cats at D.C.’s Arthur M. Sackler’s new Asian art show, “Sotatsu: Making Waves.” “Making Waves” is an extensive look at the work of Tawaraya Sotatsu, an artisan and craftsman who … Continue reading →

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Real life Victorian mystery match for any Conan Doyle story

Posted on September 26, 2015 by tcwells14

Want a book with elements of “Bleak House,” “Ripper Street” and “Downton Abbey?” Try “The Dead Duke, the Secret Wife and the Missing Corpse” by Piu Marie Eatwell. At the base, it’s about paternity, inheritance and loneliness. But when you mix in the … Continue reading →

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Sept 11, 2015 – Sept 11, 2001

Posted on September 11, 2015 by tcwells14

At dawn on September 11, 2015 Around the Washington Monument Flags wave at half-staff in the warming air Joggers run and stretch And the buses go by wishing everyone a “Good Day” September 11, 2001 was a beautiful day A … Continue reading →

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American commerce was alive and well at Dragon Con

Posted on September 9, 2015 by tcwells14

Ignore the ups and downs of the Dow; the American consumer will shell out for luxuries if they can have it ‘their way.’ I was recently asked how the American economy was going. I can say, that as of Labor Day … Continue reading →

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Meet Genghis Khan in Philadelphia

Posted on September 3, 2015 by tcwells14

In Philadelphia there is an underserved-but-deserving of attention exhibit at the Franklin Institute: Genghis Khan: Bringing the Legend to Life Temujin, known later as Genghis Khan or Chinggis,  came out of Mongolia to establish an empire and a dynasty. He was born to a … Continue reading →

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Visiting art museum collections without leaving home

Posted on August 19, 2015 by tcwells14

What a wonderful world we live in when we can visit major art museums and see their collections from the comfort of our padded seats. The digitalization of their collections proceed apace. More and more museums are providing their collections online. This makes … Continue reading →

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Revisit The Golden Age of Illustration in Wilmington, Del.

Posted on July 24, 2015 by tcwells14

There’s a hidden treasure in Wilmington, Delaware. It’s a collection of nineteenth century and early 20th century original illustration paintings for books, newspapers and advertising at the Delaware Art Museum. Sounds dull or esoteric? Not at all. This was the … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days of Summer at the National Zoo

Posted on July 23, 2015 by tcwells14

On a warm summer’s day at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. there were only a few animals stirring. Most of them were human. But among the animal kingdom: A clouded leopard yawned, then fell back to sleep. Nearby, a fish cat … Continue reading →

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“Mr. Holmes” – a difficult film

Posted on July 18, 2015 by tcwells14

Let’s state upfront that “Mr. Holmes” is a beautiful interesting film with excellent acting by Sir Ian McKellen and all his supporting cast which includes Laura Linney. It is based on a non-Doyle Sherlock Holmes novel called “A Slight Trick … Continue reading →

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What has the 21st century done to the Bard?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by tcwells14

So, what’s with the changes to the Bard? People are having fun with him again. For years, students have been dragged to performances, condemned to perform in, listen to their classmates recite or watch the BBC versions in darkened classrooms (which are … Continue reading →

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