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A classic hotel for fandom fades away

Posted on October 31, 2023 by tcwells14

Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, I started going to science fiction conventions. It was where you found people who read the same stuff you did. Then when”Star Wars” came out, and that, with “Star Trek” fandoms, provided … Continue reading →

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Don’t let yourself be forgotten – holiday letters

Posted on December 8, 2015 by tcwells14

As we count down to the holiday season, I want to speak up for the Christmas (Hanukah, Solstice, choose-your-holiday) letter. You know what I mean: it’s that letter stuffed in an envelope that recounts what you did in the last … Continue reading →

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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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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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