Ooooh how I love Edward Hopper’s work! His Maine paintings especially… love his version of Blackhead on Monhegan Island, ME… This painting is entitled “The Dories, Ogunquit” painted in 1914.
Brunswick, Maine- The Bowdoin College Museum of Art has organized the first comprehensive exhibition of Edward Hopper’s artistic production in Mainefrom 1914 to 1929. On view from July 15 through October 16, 2011, Edward Hopper’s Maine will showcase nearly 90 rarely exhibited paintings, watercolors, drawings, and prints that provide an exhaustive look at Hopper’s work during this period. Hopper’sMaine paintings span two critical decades of the artist’s career, yet have never been studied as a unified body of work and are often overlooked in favor of his better-known paintings from the 1930s forward. This long-overdue exhibition will present Hopper’sMaine oeuvre together for the first time, reexamining and demonstrating its significance to his later production. The Bowdoin College Museum of Art will be the exhibition’s sole venue. Click here to get the rest of the story: http://www.artfixdaily.com/artwire/release/8089-bowdoin-college-museum-of-art-presents-edward-hoppers-maine
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I love this painting… when I was young I remember my dad painted a ballerina… it was an oil painting and I absolutely loved it… I’m thinking he gave it to my grandma (his mother-in-law)… (hmmm, wonder what happened to that painting?) I admired it so much and wanted to be a ballerina when I grew up. Well I grew up… I did take many years of ballet classes, but then, like the piano lessons life got busy and I stopped. Oh how I wish I never stopped! The artist, Scott Mattlin captures his subjects beautifully and in such a loose style which explains all the red dots I suppose. I try to pick one that isn’t sold, however, this one IS sold, but I loved it, so… If you get a chance, check out his website! Judging by his website he’s a cool guy, with a really neat story as to how he became an artist and the path he took. I admire his journey! This guy is from Denver, CO but teaches workshops in different areas… check him out!
Today’s cancer tip is from a great magazine article “Edible Healing: Food Cures for Cancer” by Prevention Magazine! I know what I’m making for dinner tonight… sauteed veggies (zucchini, red pepper, banana pepper, mushrooms, onions, garlic) with pasta and a yogurt pepper jack mixture… sautee the veggies, toss in the cooked angel hair pasta, turn the burner off, add a few spoonfuls of plain yogurt and some shredded pepper jack, put the lid on until cheese melts and ohmygosh… you will end up with something you’ll be addicted to… forever! Here’s the tip of the day…
Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, Chives
The sulfur compounds found in this group (the alliaceous family) promote the death of colon, breast, lung, and prostate cancer cells. Epidemiological studies also suggest a lower risk of kidney and prostate cancer in people who consume the most garlic.
How to Eat Them: The active compounds in garlic are released when you crush the clove, and they’re much more easily absorbed if they’re combined with a small amount of oil. Sauté chopped garlic and onions in a little olive oil, mix with steamed or stir-fried vegetables, and toss with black pepper and turmeric. They can also be consumed raw, mixed in salads, or layered on sandwiches.
OK mom, this is treatment number 7! “Only” 5 to go! WOOHOO… on the countdown now!
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A few weeks ago we headed over to Coastal Cupboard in Mount Pleasant (SC), a cool kitchen place full of delightful things… other than the top notch kitchen gadgets they have wonderful cookbooks, cookware, bakeware, cooking lessons, demonstrations, coffee machines that will make your head spin and a variety of other things… if you like to cook then a trip to Coastal Cupboard is a must! We were there to have our knives sharpened… a few times a year they have knife sharpening clinics where you come in, take a number (yes! I’m not the only one with a dull knife!) and have your knife sharpened, money goes to charity. While there they had a raffle you could sign up for, I can’t even remember what the items were, just remembered that they were neat, so I put my name in the overflowing box… then a few days later I got a call, Woohoo!! I WON! !! I was THRILLED! Oh, ugh… what did I win?? A cool knife crock from KUHN RIKON, it’s a small crock with 4 fabulous bright green knives, and these puppies are SHARP! Woohoo, I was too excited! Thank you Coastal Cupboard!
If you get a chance check out Coastal Cupboard, great website, blog, newsletter and information!
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All images from http://thecoastalcupboard.com/
Stapleton Kearns, many of you have heard of him. His blog is both entertaining as well as a wealth of inspiration. His paintings are dynamic! I’m featuring a snow scene, frankly because I think we need it… kind of like a Christmas in July type thing. When it’s hot out nice cool snow is so appealing! I’d like to go make a few snow angels myself! This is a neat nocturnal painting… it looks safe, and the warm lights reflecting in the snow make the house seem cozy. Yep, this is the kind of painting I needed to see today! If you get a chance, check out Stapleton’s website!
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! There are 4th of July parties all around us today. What better time to try something that will cool you off? This is similar to an “Arnold Palmer” (half lemonade, half iced tea)… something refreshing to beat the heat! Give it a shot, something different and fun to bring to a party!
You can click HERE to go directly to MyRecipes website where it’s quick and easy to print… or see below:
A Southern Living Recipe from www.myrecipes.com
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Preparation
Southern Living
JULY 2009
ENJOY! Drive careful and have a good time today! Catch you back here tomorrow!
As I mentioned yesterday I’ve been using some of Coastal Living’s wonderful photos that they have included in a newsletter with a View of the Day… fabulous idea, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it, just like the magazine! Check them out, and get a subscription! Also makes a great gift! And no, Coastal Living doesn’t pay me to say nice things (I wish), ha ha…
–Crockett Johnson
Photo: Cruising off the Coast of Key Largo
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Since many of you are on vacation this weekend, I decided to share with you some of the wonderful images that I received in a newsletter from Coastal Living (sign up you guys… great stuff!). They send out an image a day with an inspirational message… these are beautiful… and meaningful…
–Emily Dickenson
Photo: Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. Cotton Coulson – National Geographic Stock
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Wonderful magazine, COASTAL LIVING, full of great information and photos of places you would really like to be. They have a View of the Day with an inspirational message, and the photos are out of this world… Here is one of them!
–E.E. Cummings
Photo: Santa Barbara Island
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Today’s cancer tip is from a great magazine article “Edible Healing: Food Cures for Cancer” by Prevention Magazine!
Vital Veggies
Brussels sprouts, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower all contain sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinols (I3Cs), two potent anticancer molecules. These molecules help the body detoxify certain carcinogenic substances and can help prevent precancerous cells from developing into malignant tumors. They also promote the suicide of cancer cells and block tumor growth.
How to Prepare Them: Cover and steam briefly or stir-fry rapidly with a little olive oil. Avoid boiling cabbage and broccoli, which destroys their cancer-fighting compounds.
We all have to get used to the thought of more fruits and veggies and less processed foods. It’s a hard thing to give up. Convenience is important, but maybe the more we make things ourself the quicker we’ll get! Here’s hoping!
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Recently while meandering through ESD, a local design shop near the house, I heard this CD playing and just HAD to know WHO this was… it was interesting music, the kind that you can just sit and listen to for hours on end. The music that was playing was the first song on this CD, and it made me feel like I was in Italy! It was fabulous… the CD cover talks about this as jazz and a combination of 1930’s swing and carribean music… I’m not sure that I would describe it that way, but I know I thoroughly enjoy it! I don’t know much about the group other than it’s a duo from Stockholm… read more about them here and click to listen to some tidbits (from Amazon)… http://www.amazon.com/Koop-Islands/dp/B000VI6T9C – hope this makes you as happy as it did me :)
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Isn’t this the most beautiful picture? I love this! How serene. I got this image from Coastal Living. They sent out an email with a view of the day, along with an inspirational message. Great idea. Check out their website at http://coastalliving.com – GREAT magazine!
This has been a favorite in our house for many years now, it’s quick to make and takes full advantage of all mother nature has to offer… you can make it your own by tossing in anything else that sounds tasty. The recipe calls for white balsamic vinegar, I used regular and it was fine. This salad side dish goes well with anything, and is best served at room temperature or warm. Often times I’ll make it early in the day so the house stays cool, then just take it out of the fridge for a little while, that works! This is a recipe from Cooking Light magazine… tasty!
Here’s the link to where it’s easy to print, otherwise, below is the recipe… ENJOY! ROASTED CORN SALAD (Cooking Light) YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)
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Cooking Light
JULY 1998
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Ahhh Rosemary… a heavenly spice that we see planted around Charleston, SC as shrubs in some cases… it grows easily and is tasty in many ways. Today, I’m going to share a dry marinade (rub) that I got out of Williams-Sonoma GRILLING cookbook about ten years ago. It’s one we’ve made many times and it’s a keeper!
