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Are You a Birder/Bird Fancier?

An excellent way to get outdoors and appreciate nature. Books Left: What It’s Like to Be a Bird:  David Sibley’s exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. The book covers more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. (For

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A Family Affair: The Borgias’ Scandalous Legacy

Under the aegis of Smithsonian Associates, art historian Elizabeth Lev presents an informative and entertaining lecture – illustrated by fine art – that untangles the often disputed history of the quattrocento Borgia family described in shelves and shelves of books and the sensationalist Showtime series. Lev describes the family as

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A Sampling of This Season’s PINK Dresses

Feminine and soft. Great for the complexion. Prints Left: Nina Belted Midi Dress by Beachgold: Square neckline. Relaxed fit. Voluminous elbow-length sleeves. Elastic, ruffled cuffs. Tiered skirt. Coconut buckle belt at waist. $186.00   Center: Capri Midi Dress by Love Shack Fancy: Square neck. Long sleeves. Allover print.Elasticized waist. Fit-and-flare

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These Camping Accessories Make it Easier to Get Back to Nature

Planning on getting back to nature beyond Central Park? Be prepared. Sleep Comfort Left: Pophose Sleeping Pad Mat: With air pillow. Compact Lightweight Inflatable Backpacking Pad. Built in Pump, Extra Thick Durable Waterproof Tent Padding.  75” x 25”. Sale $29.99  Right: Aodoer Camping Hammock: Made of high quality 210T Nylon

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The New Woman Behind the Camera

Women have been at the forefront of photography from its earliest days. However, as this major new exhibition at the Met contends, not until the 1920s did they emerge as “a powerful expression of modernity, a global phenomenon that embodied an ideal of female empowerment based on real women making

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Poet’s Corner – Air Show Afternoon

A low roar magnifies, escalatesin leaps swirls and flipsarriving firstwings aligned.Dancing in precise formationsperfectly spaced on a squiggle of smokeBeyond the clouds and straight as an arrowThey dive in calligraphic gestures.Through flighta painted Ensodisappears past feathery cloudsand atmospheric wisps like tree branchesCanvas the heavens.The air show is the theater of

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Sea, Sky, and Dressy Summer Blues

Blues flatter just about every woman.  Pick your tone and silhouette. Three Minis and a Midi   clockwise Elio Mini Dress by Staud: Off-the-shoulder.  Button front. Tiered. Cotton/elastane. $245.00 Crepe Shift Dress by Chelsea28: Exposed back-zipper closure. Jewel neck. Short sleeves. Machine washable Polyester/spandex. $49.90 Mac Duggal A-Line Mini Dress: High

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Are You a Birder/Bird Fancier?

An excellent way to get outdoors and appreciate nature. Books Left: What It’s Like to Be a Bird:  David Sibley’s exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. The book covers more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults it’s nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents

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A Family Affair: The Borgias’ Scandalous Legacy

Under the aegis of Smithsonian Associates, art historian Elizabeth Lev presents an informative and entertaining lecture – illustrated by fine art – that untangles the often disputed history of the quattrocento Borgia family described in shelves and shelves of books and the sensationalist Showtime series. Lev describes the family as “an intertwining of power and religion that sweeps away any question of actual faith.” Mario Puzo (The Godfather) called them the first family of crime.

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A Sampling of This Season’s PINK Dresses

Feminine and soft. Great for the complexion. Prints Left: Nina Belted Midi Dress by Beachgold: Square neckline. Relaxed fit. Voluminous elbow-length sleeves. Elastic, ruffled cuffs. Tiered skirt. Coconut buckle belt at waist. $186.00   Center: Capri Midi Dress by Love Shack Fancy: Square neck. Long sleeves. Allover print.Elasticized waist. Fit-and-flare silhouette. Pullover style. Machine washable, lined cotton. $425.00 Toile Printed Ruffled Mini Dress by Aqua: Crewneck .Long puff sleeves, smocked cuffs. Banded waist with ruffle

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Little Boy Blue – A Small Boy Is Caught in the Cross Fire

What happened to 11 year-old Rhys Jones is all too familiar. In 2007, Rhys was leaving soccer practice in Liverpool, England, when he was shot and killed by a gang member who was targeting a rival. Rhys became collateral damage, a small child who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and paid the ultimate price. These stories are repeated here in America all too frequently as bullets fly and hit innocent children.

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These Camping Accessories Make it Easier to Get Back to Nature

Planning on getting back to nature beyond Central Park? Be prepared. Sleep Comfort Left: Pophose Sleeping Pad Mat: With air pillow. Compact Lightweight Inflatable Backpacking Pad. Built in Pump, Extra Thick Durable Waterproof Tent Padding.  75” x 25”. Sale $29.99  Right: Aodoer Camping Hammock: Made of high quality 210T Nylon Parachute Fabric, which is tear-resistant, breathable and dirt-resistant. compact and lightweight (weighs only 1 lbs), but can withstand up to 660 lbs weight capacity. Once

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The New Woman Behind the Camera

Women have been at the forefront of photography from its earliest days. However, as this major new exhibition at the Met contends, not until the 1920s did they emerge as “a powerful expression of modernity, a global phenomenon that embodied an ideal of female empowerment based on real women making revolutionary changes in life and art.”  Whether one agrees or disagrees, it’s a theory that’s brought together a wonderful collection of images – 185 photographs,

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Poet’s Corner – Air Show Afternoon

A low roar magnifies, escalatesin leaps swirls and flipsarriving firstwings aligned.Dancing in precise formationsperfectly spaced on a squiggle of smokeBeyond the clouds and straight as an arrowThey dive in calligraphic gestures.Through flighta painted Ensodisappears past feathery cloudsand atmospheric wisps like tree branchesCanvas the heavens.The air show is the theater of the day. Poem and artwork by Marsha Solomon

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Sea, Sky, and Dressy Summer Blues

Blues flatter just about every woman.  Pick your tone and silhouette. Three Minis and a Midi   clockwise Elio Mini Dress by Staud: Off-the-shoulder.  Button front. Tiered. Cotton/elastane. $245.00 Crepe Shift Dress by Chelsea28: Exposed back-zipper closure. Jewel neck. Short sleeves. Machine washable Polyester/spandex. $49.90 Mac Duggal A-Line Mini Dress: High neckline and circle skirt . Zipper closure. Polyester. Sale $119.99 High/Low Dress by Eliza J.: Back zipper closure. Jewel neck. Sleeveless. Lined polyester/spandex. $188.00 Solids  

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