John Waters is one of those artists whom I love without even having seen most of his work. I just know that I love him. Now that I've seen him in person, I feel a stronger urge to study his oeuvre beyond my viewing of Hairspray in 1988. A couple of months ago, he was... Continue Reading →
I have an affinity for Scotland, since many of my dad's maternal ancestors lived there. When I think of Scotland, I think of wild and windy remote areas and tough, headstrong people who like to have a laugh. I've only ever been to Edinburgh—it's a beautiful city—but I hope to return someday to visit the... Continue Reading →
I watched a lot of TV when I was growing up. Back when sitcoms ruled the day. I remember doing plenty of other things, too: reading, playing outside, playing dress-up, playing with dolls, doing more reading, listening to Casey Kasem's Top 40. But somehow there was still plenty of time for sitting in front of... Continue Reading →
He's a comedian, actor, producer, and musician. And now he can add museum curator to the list. Steve Martin was in town last month to talk about the exhibit he helped curate at the Museum of Fine Arts. Martin is also an avid art collector, and he enjoys the work of Canadian painter Lawren Harris.... Continue Reading →
Four or five years ago, I was visiting a friend and she introduced me to the reality TV show Long Island Medium. We watched episode after episode, transfixed. The "Long Island Medium" is a woman named Theresa Caputo, who lives on Long Island with her family. I've gone to a few psychics over the years... Continue Reading →
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