On Abstraction and Minna Citron

“It looks like it was made by aliens,” said my kid. “It was not made by aliens,” I urged. Just seconds earlier, I playfully told him that art was open to interpretation, with no “right” or “wrong.” Now, I ate my words. “But mommy,… you said,” he insisted. “Okay, it’s not made by aliens, but…Continue reading “On Abstraction and Minna Citron”

A Few of My Favorite Dishes for One

I often find myself making dishes for one. I’m not really much of a gourmet cook, I’d rather throw something together that’s quick and easy. Here are some dishes that worked for me over the years. Black Pepper Stir-Fry  I found this stir-fry infographic a while back and tried most combinations; many are great, butContinue reading “A Few of My Favorite Dishes for One”

Award-Winning Short Films That You Can Stream Right Now

These short films left an impression on me over the years. From documentaries to claymation, you can stream them right now. Ten Meter Tower Divers face their fears, one after another, in Ten Meter Tower. Filmmakers Maximilien van Aertryck and Alex Danielson brilliantly capture raw human emotion in this documentary. Fired on Mars  This animatedContinue reading “Award-Winning Short Films That You Can Stream Right Now”