Category Archives: Art

Anything but Plain Jane

Sshhh.  Don’t tell anyone. This is for you and you alone, Dear Readers. I’ve got a secret.  I’ve stumbled upon a GEM. Her name is Jane.  And she looks like Laura Linney. And she paints like Michelangelo. Houses.  Outside and … Continue reading

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Posted in Art, Decor, House Painting, Jane Vogel Painter | 8 Comments

Bowled Over

I know I’ve mentioned this before but it bears repeating. I have NO artistic talent whatsoever.  When it comes to drawing, painting, sculpting or throwing a pot, you’ll have to excuse me. I STINK at any form of arts and … Continue reading

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Posted in Art, Chicago, Lillstreet, Philanthropy | 6 Comments

But Is Is Art?

(Andy Warhol Liz #3 1963) Author’s Note: I’m taking off for the Christmas holidays, Dear Readers.  This will be my last post of the year.  I hope you thought this year’s Letter From Elba has been naughty and/or nice. I’ll … Continue reading

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Posted in Art, Art Institute, pop culture | 10 Comments

Granny Redux by Sam Tofias

Good morning Mr. and Mrs. North and South America and all the ships at sea.  Let’s go to press. This is Sam Tofias, cub reporter age seven months, reporting in from Boston.  And I want to tell you all about … Continue reading

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Posted in Art, Boston, Grandparents, Memoir, pop culture, Restaurants, Travel | 20 Comments