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Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Merida, Mexico … What’s Not to Love

November 14, 2023

By staying a week longer in Merida, I was able to partake in what was seven days of events celebrating the Day of the Dead recognized by the Mayans as Hanal Pixan, meaning “feast of the souls”. Indeed, it is! A well-orchestrated series of communal events to honor the spirits

First 30 Days in Mexico …Now What?

November 14, 2023

My Photography Wanderlust

For those who are not familiar with my blog, 2023 became the year for revamping my entire life by closing my 38-year-old consulting practice, downsizing all that I have hoarded over the years to fit into two 10×10 storage units and become a nomad. Besides a 6 week stay in

Review: New York City’s First Photo Fair, and the 2023 Armory Art Show

October 11, 2023

Art Destinations Artist Spotlight Arts/Culture

During the September Labor Day week, the art world was back in full swing in New York with five art fairs and multiple gallery openings and exhibitions. For art lovers, NYC offers so many opportunities to attend art fairs during the months of May and September. I attended two art

Traveling Freely Without a Permanent Place Called Home…And How I Planned it

October 11, 2023

How-To Tips Reinvent Yourself

This is my third story reflecting on what it takes to enter a new chapter in life and the amount of effort and work it takes to get there. The decision to retire and liberate oneself from years of accumulating possessions is both demanding and hard to do. As creatures

Review: The Broadway Musical …Here Lies Love …The Imelda Marcos Story

October 11, 2023

Arts/Culture Film/Theater Review

This past summer I was curious to attend the recent Broadway musical directed by David Byrne on the rise and fall of the infamous First Lady, Imelda Marcos of the Philippines, titled “Here Lies Love”. The musical steps away from the usual typical stage show as the entire theater is

Is Fashion Art …or is it just a Trend?

September 13, 2023

Art Destinations Arts/Culture Film/Theater Review

There has been a growing interest on the part of museums to curate fashion exhibitions as part of their programming. By chance, in 2023, I attended 4 fashion exhibitions among New York City museums. This prompted me to raise the question is fashion art? Not everyone thinks it is. Some

Visiting NYC Series #3: My Six Week Hiatus Living in the Big Apple

September 13, 2023

My Photography Wanderlust

“Si te quieres divertir con encanto y con primor sólo tienes que vivir un verano en Nueva York”— El Gran Combo The song “Un Verano en Nueva York,” which translates “A Summer in New York,” performed by the popular Puerto Rican salsa band “El Gran Combo “ captures people’s fascination with

Visiting NYC Series #2: Spotlight on the High Line…a Green Oasis in the Sky

August 29, 2023

My Photography Wanderlust

Since the High Line Park opened in 2009, I have been enamored with its development over the last 14 years, its significance to the city and how we as a society can reinvent historic abandoned structures to conform to a new future. This is known as “creative place making” and

Downsizing and Transitioning into a New Chapter…. Where do we Start?

August 2, 2023

How-To Tips Reinvent Yourself

You are getting close to being 70 and you no longer love what you do as much. The house that you worked so hard to renovate and make it your sanctuary ain’t cutting it anymore, although the kitchen is still your favorite spot. Family and friends are moving on to

Visiting NYC Series #1: Spotlight on the Chelsea Neighborhood

August 2, 2023

My Photography Wanderlust

I always loved the idea of living in New York City without the hassle of a job, just being a city traveler navigating this urban jungle of cement, steel, glass and its many famous landmarks. Over the years, I have been enamored with how the Chelsea neighborhood has become this

Karl Lagerfeld’s Exhibition at the MET: Controversial and Dazzling

August 2, 2023

Art Destinations Arts/Culture Film/Theater Review

As someone who loves both art and fashion, I didn’t want to miss seeing the Karl Lagerfeld exhibition even if the options were to go on the last day and in the rain. Karl Lagerfeld was both a controversial figure and a genius designer, although you would not know from

New York Art Week Extravaganza 2023

June 11, 2023

Art Destinations Arts/Culture Film/Theater Review

The month of May is when the Big Apple is celebrating its Art Week, stretching it from May 5th through 22nd, where museums, galleries and art fairs come together to share the best of what the art world offers. For art lovers, this is a great time for a spring

Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Merida, Mexico … What’s Not to Love

First 30 Days in Mexico …Now What?

Review: New York City’s First Photo Fair, and the 2023 Armory Art Show

Traveling Freely Without a Permanent Place Called Home…And How I Planned it

Review: The Broadway Musical …Here Lies Love …The Imelda Marcos Story

Is Fashion Art …or is it just a Trend?

Visiting NYC Series #3: My Six Week Hiatus Living in the Big Apple

Visiting NYC Series #2: Spotlight on the High Line…a Green Oasis in the Sky

Downsizing and Transitioning into a New Chapter…. Where do we Start?

Visiting NYC Series #1: Spotlight on the Chelsea Neighborhood

Karl Lagerfeld’s Exhibition at the MET: Controversial and Dazzling

New York Art Week Extravaganza 2023

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