Video for Black History Month: Alma ThomasShe taught art in a Washington, DC junior high school for 35 years. Then she invented a new style of painting that became known as “Alma…Feb 27Feb 27
The Numbers Game #61I’m participating in Judy Dykstra-Brown’s photography challenge today.Feb 25Feb 25
Monthly Photo Challenge: AnimalI’m participating in Maria Antonia’s photo challenge today.Feb 22Feb 22
Word[les]s Wednesday: Birthday GirlsSorry to defy the guidelines, but I just have to tell you about this picture. On Friday my twin granddaughters, Robin and Etta, turned two…Feb 19Feb 19
What’s in a Name?When people ask me my last name, I usually immediately spell it. Generally, a conversation ensues: Is it German? (or sometimes, Is it…Feb 18Feb 18
Wisdom From Past Presidents“There are men and women who make the world better just by being the kind of people they are. They have the gift of kindness or courage or…Feb 17Feb 17
A Couple of ValentanglesI’m late with this. Usually, I do this before Valentine’s Day, and usually I have a whole bunch to show you. This year I’ve hardly had time…Feb 15Feb 15
Video of the Week: The Mummer’s DanceI haven’t seen this video in ages. Years ago I was obsessed with it. Enjoy.Feb 13Feb 13