Art and Artifice: Sneak Peak No. 3
[Below is Chapter 3, titled “Infatuation,” from my recently released book, Art and Artifice: A Memoir. You can read Chapter 1 here, Chapter 2 here, and Chapter 7 here.] My gut feeling over the weekend was correct. When I arrived at the office Monday morning, September 8, there was already a message there waiting for me […]
Bad Christmas Gifts: Silent Suffering through the Dogs, Misfires, and Lead Balloons
We’ve all been there. Been on the receiving end of misinformed, clueless, or simply lazy gift givers. Or we’ve watched as others opened gifts they never wanted, never asked for, and won’t keep. We’ve all had to utter that “thank you” under our breath to keep the peace. Maybe we’ve received the same gift back […]
Buying Art, Trusting Our Instincts, and Playing the Long Game
A few weeks ago I found out I have a valuable piece of artwork in my household. Not something I paid 20 bucks for at a garage sale and wouldn’t you know it—it’s a Picasso! But along those lines… Of course, there’s a story behind the story (isn’t there always?). I learned to sew when […]
