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Happy Birthday Herb Ritts
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Morgan Library and Museum
“No price is too high for an object of unquestioned beauty and known authenticity.” J.P. Morgan During the last 20 years of his life, John Pierpont Morgan spent almost $1 billion in today’s dollars on art. It was his intention to allow the public to view his collection after his death but felt a parental… Read more
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CitySketch – Chester Arthur
On July 22, 1881, for the second time in 16 years the president of the United States was assassinated. Both times the victim was a Republican, a party that was not yet 30 years old. This time it was James Garfield. Unlike Lincoln, Garfield’s death didn’t follow quickly. He lived for more than two months,… Read more
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In Love With A Ghost
She’s sitting at the desk, chin resting in her hands, staring at the wall and thinking about something. Nothing too complex, I’d say. It looks more like she’s lost in some pleasant, warm memory of not so long ago. Every once in a while a hint of a smile gathers at the corners of her… Read more
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CitySketch – Roscoe Conkling
Roscoe Conkling was a Republican back when that meant being a supporter of the rights and dignity of African-Americans. He was also a believer in temperance and didn’t drink or smoke. The only vice he seemed to enjoy was having sex with married women. He was mayor of Utica before becoming a US Representative and… Read more
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One Day Soon – Part One
One day soon My feet are going to leave the ground When they do They’re never coming down One day soon I’m going over to the other side When I do I’ll pretend that I’m satisfied Maybe you’re right and I’m wrong Maybe you’re winning and I’m losing Or maybe I’m winning and you’re losing… Read more
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