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Gunpowder Memories and Whiskey Deep in Dallas
Gunpowder Memories and Whiskey Deep in Dallas
Street art helps me get over my traveling inner conflict
Carlos Garbiras
Aug 16
This is Why We Need Awe
This is Why We Need Awe
An art and philosophical investigation
yesnodunno
Aug 19
My Dreams of Goya and Taranta
My Dreams of Goya and Taranta
My subconscious is playing funny tricks on me, even as I recount the madness and exorcisms of these eight weeks.
Jess the Avocado
Aug 21
The Art Installation That Divided a City
The Art Installation That Divided a City
Sometimes I think I will never understand art
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 22
‘News from Somewhere’: A Philosopher’s Memoir on Settling
‘News from Somewhere’: A Philosopher’s Memoir on Settling
A review of ‘News from Somewhere’, by Sir Roger Scruton; Bloomsbury, 2005.
Harry Readhead
Jun 30
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Review: Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Mamushi’ Music Video Reveals Her Artistic Intelligence
Review: Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Mamushi’ Music Video Reveals Her Artistic Intelligence
A requested review via Jess the Avocado, a one off music video analysis!
Reece Beckett
Aug 10
I’m Happy to be Finally Employed. But I Miss Galleries, Museums, and Books.
I’m Happy to be Finally Employed. But I Miss Galleries, Museums, and Books.
Laying in the bed, I hear the clock tick…
Jess the Avocado
Aug 8
Drinking Whiskey at The Watergate Hotel
Drinking Whiskey at The Watergate Hotel
Visiting the site of the scandal and the National Portrait Gallery
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 31
Emily in Chisinau: What’s in a building?
Emily in Chisinau: What’s in a building?
If these (cement) walls could talk…
Lost on Purpose
Jul 30
7 Cartoons That Stirred Real-World Controversy
7 Cartoons That Stirred Real-World Controversy
Times when cartoons crossed the line — Challenging societal norms and beliefs.
Faze
Jul 18
7 Weird Misconceptions About World War II You Didn’t Know
7 Weird Misconceptions About World War II You Didn’t Know
Exploring the misconceptions that continue to shape our understanding of World War II.
Faze
Jul 15
The Real Reason People Travel in the US
The Real Reason People Travel in the US
Photo Essay: Thoughts to keep in mind as “Revenge” travel soars
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 12
7 Disturbing Historical Truths Your History Teacher Never Told You
7 Disturbing Historical Truths Your History Teacher Never Told You
Truth from our history that we are never taught in schools
Faze
Jul 8
“Got Milk?” Commercials’ Departure From Thought-Provoking to Disparaging
“Got Milk?” Commercials’ Departure From Thought-Provoking to Disparaging
Aubrey Plaza’s “Got Wood?” Commercial Brings Up Questions of “Artist’s Integrity”
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 7
The Drones of Conception and Delivery
The Drones of Conception and Delivery
An updated metaphor for our impoverished technocracies
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 5
7 Terrifying Stories Of Notorious Criminals
7 Terrifying Stories Of Notorious Criminals
Unsettling true stories of infamous criminals.
Faze
Jul 5
5 Masterpieces with a Scandalous Twist
5 Masterpieces with a Scandalous Twist
The intriguing backstories of dazzling paintings.
The Mars Girl
Jul 5
Why The Fourth of July Was a Day of Mourning for Enslaved People
Why The Fourth of July Was a Day of Mourning for Enslaved People
We must remember whose freedom and “independence” we’re celebrating
Allison Wiltz M.S.
Jul 4
Vegas A La Carte or the Fear of Speaking Up
Vegas A La Carte or the Fear of Speaking Up
The art of carting your emotional baggage around the world
Carlos Garbiras
Jun 28
Ziplining On Fremont Street Like Vegas Vic
Ziplining On Fremont Street Like Vegas Vic
Demanding your money back after gambling it away
Carlos Garbiras
Jun 27
A Sinless Taste of Sin City
A Sinless Taste of Sin City
Photo Essay: Visiting Las Vegas when you are not fun
Carlos Garbiras
Jun 26
Freedom From Photographic Spoilers
Freedom From Photographic Spoilers
Norman Rockwell, Giant Metallic Frogs, and the Sonoma Botanical Garden
Carlos Garbiras
Jun 18
In Statu Nascendi, intro.
In Statu Nascendi, intro.
Becoming is the hidden key of every thing that appears as stable.
Alberto Ballocca
May 23
That’s My Daughter’s Leg in the Water
That’s My Daughter’s Leg in the Water
The underwater summersaults of parenting
Carlos Garbiras
May 9
Office Culture in Kauaian Tableaus
Office Culture in Kauaian Tableaus
You Can Take the Man Out of the Office…
Carlos Garbiras
May 7
Monkey Butt Is a Real Condition
Monkey Butt Is a Real Condition
Sightseeing Downtown Austin on an Uncomfortable Seat
Carlos Garbiras
May 3
Top Picks for the Best Jazz Bass Strings: Enhance Your Sound Today!
Top Picks for the Best Jazz Bass Strings: Enhance Your Sound Today!
Proudly written by Pro-Guitarist, Hugh Richardson
Ted's List
May 3
Digital Piano Roland Vs Yamaha — the Honest Comparison
Digital Piano Roland Vs Yamaha — the Honest Comparison
Proudly written by Pro-Pianist, Robert Emery
Ted's List
May 2
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