The never ending and comprehensive list of things to do in Cappadocia excites everyone from families, couples, solo travellers, and groups of friends. Known for its cave churches, hotels, an… Read More
A Lemon Tree
This spring I purchased a lemon tree for my balcony garden. The flowers emit a beautiful and intense fragrance. They can withstand heat, be trained on a wall and/or brought indo… Read More
Nandi vs. Nonny vs. Mangcobo dances (Genenerations, Uzalo & Muvhango)Phindile Gwala (Nonny ) has left Muvhango in 2017 , Dawn Thandeka Kingis a South African actress best known for her s… Read More
Sanchez, Baraka, You, and Me in the Agesof Donald Trump and John Wayneadapted from the Afterword and Acknowledgments in This Past Was Waiting for Me by Sarah TrembathSankofa Love Project, 20… Read More
Idea of the North in Adagio for the Horizon
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Signature Editions, 2018, $17.95
The Idea of North came to mind when I began reading Laurelyn Whi… Read More
The Burning Times
– Fierce Fiction by Caroline Misner –
Adele had known the man whose body was found nestled among the bags of expired bread behind the 7-11. H… Read More
Committed: Civil Rights and the Struggle for JusticeValerie Sweeney PrinceCivil rights were first constitutionalized in the 13th Amendment. However, the fact of civil rights as a… Read More
One of the most unique aspects of Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the existence of the Mardi Gras Indians. From the neworleans.com site: “Mardi Gras is full of secrets, and t… Read More
MARCH 2019
1st – Weisman’s Warriors ALS Benefit CM Performing Arts Center Oakdale, NY
Come out and support this benefit for ALS Awareness.&nbs… Read More
Comprehensive Guide to and History of Antique Oriental Rugs
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APRIL 2019
2nd - Emily Duff Band 11th St Bar NYC
Emily Duff's recent album release, Maybe in the Morning, is a brilliant piece of work that deserves your atten… Read More
In 1955, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips opened America's first all-female radio station, WHER in Memphis. When the station presented the foreign news, the ladies would amuse their li… Read More
Over the years there have been many arguments concerning which year produced the best rock album. While this is most probably arrived at via a subjective view point, there is a… Read More
CGMagazineJeff Schmidt
I have a few friends who were either raised
in Mexico, or spent significant time there. They’re not horror fans, but they
immediately reacted when I asked them… Read More
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While last week’s episode of Game of Thrones primarily served as another setup for the imminent battle at Winterfell, it also featured an excellent a cappella pe… Read More
MAY 2019
2nd - Dead Ringers The Warehouse Amityville, NY
This Dead meets Bluegrass combo, that features the following multi-talented players: Jimmy Flemin… Read More
This post contains affiliate links.Titles marked with an asterisk (*) were gifted to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.Rereads. I absolutely love them. But being a book bl… Read More
"Let's Face it...rock n' roll is bigger than all of us." - Alan Freed
“Ahwoooooo!” Across the Midwestern night, the airwaves carry the rowdy voice of disc… Read More
JUNE 2019
For those who haven't heard the sad news: The Grey Horse Tavern, one of LI's most eclectic music venues which is located in Bayport, will be closing this June… Read More
Sapphic RetellingsThis post contains affiliate links.Titles marked with an asterisk (*) were gifted to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.I'm wanting to try and read more f… Read More
A Tree with No Roots
– Non-Fiction by Ken Chen –
“A Tree with No Roots” by Ken ChenI am wholly and completely my own person, an
individual defined only by myse… Read More
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The first thing that I experienced in Penn and Teller VR was a card trick gone wrong. Before I even had my headset on, Gearbox’s Jacob Lavender asked me to pic… Read More
CGMagazineBrendan Frye
Throughout the 80’s there where countless horror franchises, yet few had the staying power of Child’s Play. Yes, it was campy and often, ridiculous, but s… Read More
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For anyone who has been aching for Castlevania—to
see a return to games like Portrait of Ruin, Order of Ecclesia,
or Symphony of the Night—Bloodstained: R… Read More
Leading with My Heart
– Non-Fiction by Virginia Foley – Leading With My Heart
“Leading With My Heart” by Virginia Foley“Well he seemed so low that I could… Read More
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 25 June 2019 - For the past eight years, June 25 has been designated as World Vitiligo Day to help increase awareness of a skin disease known… Read More
Looking At Rugs As Great Works Of Art
Rugs as Art – The beauty and artistry of rugs has fascinated people all around the globe for hundreds of years. There is no doubt that they serve… Read More
JULY 2019
2nd - King Wellington Coastal Kitchen & Daiquiri Bar Bay Shore, NY
Catch an evening of calypso and reggae sounds as parlayed by the one and only King Wellin… Read More
CGMagazineDerek Heemsbergen
“For those we have lost. For those we can yet save.” I am no fledgling mercenary, no doe-eyed squire oblivious to the perils of adventure. With six y… Read More
Books I'll Probably Never Read Book TagThis post contains affiliate links.Titles marked with an asterisk (*) were gifted to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.Today, I'm ta… Read More
How Do They Create Those Intricate Designs Using a Rug Cartoon?
The complex, awe-inspiring designs of Oriental carpets contain a level of detail that is sometimes almost too much to comprehe… Read More
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The Waking Forest by Alyssa WeesPublished: 12th March 2019 | Publisher: Delacorte | Cover Designer: Leo Nicholls | Source: BoughtAlyssa Wees' WebsiteThe waking forest has secrets… Read More
Beautiful Rugs: What Makes Them Stand Out?
The range of colors and designs available in area rugs is almost endless. Whether your style is traditional, modern, Bohemian, minimalist, French c… Read More
Celebrating the diversity of the Long Island Music Scene
AUGUST 2019
1st - Nancy Atlas Good Ground Park Hampton Bays, NY
Nancy Atlas and her band of Journeymen hav… Read More
Back in the early 1960’s, rock band logos were never quite as important as they are today in this age of branding. Over the years, official logos became an essential item that… Read More
Artist Agne Kisonaite: Bringing a Traditional Art to the Modern World
Artist Agne Kisonaite uses her art and carpets as a form of social and political commentary on the modern world. Agne is… Read More
The Fuzzy World of Textile Artist Sarah Zapata
Textile artist Sarah Zapata explores themes such as sexuality, femininity and masculinity using textiles as the medium. Her work pushes the bou… Read More
"For the legendary Alexander Girard, design was in the details" PBS NewsHour 9/3/2019ExcerptSUMMARY: Legendary designer Alexander Girard fused sleek modernism with playful folk art.&nb… Read More
As you are reading this article, it is likely that either you are planning to launch your own application or have already released it, but are not getting desired downloads. You are looking… Read More
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Homegrown retailer Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) is intent on opening up more opportunities for sustainable shopping.
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Five Ways to Share Your Skills and Help Others
Renowned American physicist Robert Noyce once said: “Knowledge is power. Knowledge shared is power multiplied.” Noyce, also th… Read More
Olomana Trail Hike
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Let's be clear… The Olomana Trail, better known as Three Peaks hike, is… Read More
On my calendar, the appointment was for 8:30 AM today.
My appointments have been every two weeks since the summer.
I even scribbled it on the card from the last appointment the new d… Read More
We immediately warn that it is very difficult to answer the question in one article what genres of music are. So many genres have accumulated in the history of music that one cannot even mea… Read More
Exploring Authentic Mid-Century Modern Rugs
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Mid-century modern style is once again gracing the pages of h… Read More
5 Unique Ways To Style Rugs and Textiles
When you see a rug that you love, you likely think of which floor in your home it would look the best on. This is completely normal because area rugs… Read More
“Radio Flyer” by Keith CarterFirst: I love Keith Carter’s photographs. Let me say that again: I love Keith Carter’s photographs. That has nothing to do with opinion o… Read More
Bed bugs in the apartment - anyone can face this trouble. Some mistakenly believe that insects can appear only in unsanitary conditions. This is far from the case. Unfortunately, it will not… Read More
How To Use Cozy Rugs for Interior Decorating This Winter
The weather outside is frightful, but your living space can still look delightful. The most popular methods of interior decorating of… Read More
The Story of Arraiolos Rugs From Portugal
Arraiolos rugs represent the epitome of the Portuguese textile industry, but their origin dates back to a place far from their namesake. To understa… Read More
How To Incorporate Large Size Rugs in Your Home’s Interior Design
For a long time, large rugs were something reserved for only the wealthiest members of royalty and the aristocracy. To… Read More
“Radio Flyer” by Keith CarterFirst: I love Keith Carter’s photographs. Let me say that again: I love Keith Carter’s photographs. That has nothing to do with opinion o… Read More
Esta semana me ha tocado reflexionar más que nunca sobre representación LGBTQ porque tuve la oportunidad de ver Visible: Out on Television, un documental con formato de serie q… Read More
Torrential rains, floods, and blackouts may have been battering the city of Zamboanga but it did not dampen the spirit of the festivities of the Sardines Festival 2014. As a cue to the c… Read More
Every local or foreign tourist should also experience in going to various Philippine Festivities. If you want to experience what it's like to be in the Philippines, aside from the white… Read More
While many of us white folk tend to want a list of what we can do to solve the problem right away, these issues go so much deeper than that. The first step is to examine your own beliefs an… Read More
Surely it's every horse lover’s dream to have their steeds stabled so close to where they live that they can roll from bed each morning to muck them out or give them a quick trot aroun… Read More
Farmers, producers of essential food items and other delicacies, and local artisans are valuable members of our communities. The work of their hands does not only provide us with our daily… Read More