The Collector

The elderly Chinese, waterfront libraries, and ping pong

Curiosity bears creativity through expression, connections and meaning

A discussion on the lasting impact of devaluing creativity — and on how to survive as a creative when the only salary is ‘getting your name

Or, how to surpass trend-related outmodedness

A requested review via Jess the Avocado, a one off music video analysis!

Laying in the bed, I hear the clock tick…

Visiting the site of the scandal and the National Portrait Gallery

If these (cement) walls could talk…

Times when cartoons crossed the line — Challenging societal norms and beliefs.

Exploring the misconceptions that continue to shape our understanding of World War II.

Photo Essay: Thoughts to keep in mind as “Revenge” travel soars

Truth from our history that we are never taught in schools

Aubrey Plaza’s “Got Wood?” Commercial Brings Up Questions of “Artist’s Integrity”

An updated metaphor for our impoverished technocracies

Unsettling true stories of infamous criminals.

The intriguing backstories of dazzling paintings.

We must remember whose freedom and “independence” we’re celebrating

The art of carting your emotional baggage around the world

Demanding your money back after gambling it away

Photo Essay: Visiting Las Vegas when you are not fun

Diachronic approaches on ancient cultures and natural patterns

Norman Rockwell, Giant Metallic Frogs, and the Sonoma Botanical Garden

Becoming is the hidden key of every thing that appears as stable.