My Battle against the ‘P-word’
Most of us have at least one word or phrase that we hate — a word that rankles, that grates in such a way that we cringe. For me, that more...

Grant Wood's Secret
Like the myth of Main Street U.S.A., the closeted Grant Wood hid behind his own myth as an exemplar of traditional agrarian values. more...

Bradford Salamon
For Bradford Salamon the pandemic lockdown led to intense self-reflection. His interest has gravitated towards women's faces. more...

Splatters Against the Pandemic
Splatter painting is a great quarantine option, at least if you have the luxury of that extra room or a large backyard. The mess left around more...

Lawn Art
The monotony of pandemic mornings is both comforting and boring. But boredom is the soil in which creative thoughts grow. more...

Cultural Tensions in the High Desert
Never an easy place to get comfortable in, the Joshua Tree area has nonetheless drawn artists and other creatives for years. Through the Tru more...

Daytime at a Museum During the Covid-19 Lockdown
Liz Goldner's recent visits with Hilbert Museum Director Mary Platt reveal that during a pandemic lockdown things do not come to a standstil more...

Rafer Johnson and the Special Olympics
Bill Lasarow's account of a day spent with the late Rafer Johnson, and what it meant. more...

Final Thoughts on Donald Trump
Now that President Elect Biden has been certified, nothing would satisfy many of us more than to see the current president fade permanently more...

In Defense of the Lowly Meme
"Mental illness and hatred pull the trigger, not the gun." more...