The Mourners Are Here

August 24, 2011 by mymateriallife

I clipped this from the New York Times months ago.  There’s something about these sad little men that captivates me.  I was so happy to learn that they were making a stop at the beautiful Legion of Honor in San Francisco.  Then I forgot all about them until I heard on the radio that they are here now.  The exhibit opened last Saturday and runs through December 31, 2011. There are 37 of these mourners.  They are 16″ high alabaster […]

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A Little European Culture: Isabelle de Borchgrave & Euromaxx

January 21, 2011 by mymateriallife

I have a confession to make:  I recently started following The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.  I’m not even sure how it happened, but there it is.  I guess I just find them (and their marriages) kind of entertaining or at least strangely interesting.  Look at Lisa with her “permanent houseguest”, Cedric.  That’s just straight out of My Man Godfrey. Remember Carol Lombard’s mother and her “protege”, Carlo?  Was that his name?  I haven’t seen the finale yet, but I sure […]

Categories: Paper, Places, TV & Movies • Tags: euromaxx, isabelle de borchgrave, legion of honor