travel – Page 9 – Muttering Retreats

Things That Can’t Be Unseen

One might question why the Barnes would put Cezanne’s still life next to Renoir’s women. Then again, one might, however reluctantly, not. More to come on disturbing things I learned about Renoir this week. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.

Model, Painter, Rebel

Spent the morning surrounded by the works of this force of nature, Suzanne Valadon — a much sought-after model who became an excellent painter in her own right (despite the protests of the male artists and bloated critics around her). Among other fingerprints she placed in her art (which we could discuss at great length,ContinueContinue reading “Model, Painter, Rebel”

Bienvenue a Philadelphia

Sheraton Philadephia Downtown, lobby bar/restaurant Here’s to peace, and vacations that get in the way of it. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.

More Bold Bar Choices

Urbani Cellar, Santa Cruz, CA The visuals at this place were a white elephant gift that kept on giving. At some point I need to track down the interior designer, buy them a cappuccino, and have a long conversation about what the hell they were thinking. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.

Bar Art, Cont’d

Urbani Cellar, Santa Cruz, CA Came across this wonder along the narrow walking path leading to the tented performance space where we enjoyed some local bands (after a long day of walking around college campuses with Child #2). Not to put too fine a point on it, but there weren’t, aren’t, and likely never shallContinueContinue reading “Bar Art, Cont’d”

And This House Just Ain’t No Home

Ain’t no sunshine when she’s goneIt’s not warm when she’s awayAin’t no sunshine when she’s goneAnd she’s always gone too longAnytime she’s goes awayBill Withers If you’re a regular reader, you are aware that my eldest furry resident has been angling to keep me away from all thoughts and actions in any way wanderlusty. Meanwhile,ContinueContinue reading “And This House Just Ain’t No Home”

Whither Thou Goest – Don’t Go

Clearly I haven’t been spending enough time with him lately. (Spoiler: I’ve been spending a ridiculous amount of time with him lately, but Mr. Short Term Memory Loss doesn’t register that.) Either that or he senses another vacation is around the corner, and is doing his best to interfere. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.

Trick of the Lights

Urbani Cellar, Santa Cruz, CA Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter

The Obsession Continues

Rodin Sculpture Garden, Palo Alto, CA I mean, seriously. How can you not? Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.

Hotel Habits

I have a few rituals when I check into my temporary lodgings while on a faraway adventure, but today’s shot is dedicated to my two favorites. First, I love to soak up that delicious emotion of not knowing where anything is, and having to feel your way around an often labyrinthine floor plan, where everyContinueContinue reading “Hotel Habits”