greenies – not just for pets

In today's newspaper, I just read several local articles about combating global warming. I know that you're thinking to yourself, "Hmmm, this is not an art posting". I know, I know, just consider this something else that is near and dear to me.

Fairfax, VA's largest county, has decided to become a Cool County. This program encourages 3,000 plus counties to reduce greenhouse gases. Soon, we'll be seeing aerial views of lush rooftop gardens during the evening traffic report.

Next in line is the fact that my beloved IKEA is bringing home a little more of that Scandinavian love by charging for plastic bags. So, walk like a European and BYOB (bring your own bag, silly). Take that you indestructible plastic beast. 

Lastly, hang out on the west front lawn of the Capitol on March 20 for Climate Crisis action day. While your at it, you might as well enjoy a sneak preview of our lavish cherry trees.

Go VA!

happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Yessiree.

Today marks the 103rd birthday of the whimsical illustrator /author, Theodore Seuss Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss). Speaking of which, it is also the glorious Cat in the Hat's 50th birthday this year. Unbelievable.

In honor of these festivities, go on and play some Seuss-ical games.

Hard to believe that the man never won the Caldecott Medal nor the Newbery. What were we thinking?

hide and go seek

Have you heard the news?!

Last evening, two, count 'em two, Picasso paintings, "Maya and the Doll" and "Portrait of Jacqueline," worth roughly $66 million were stolen from his granddaughter's house dans Paris. Check out The Washington Post article.

Now that's some wacky taffy.

Are these thieves convinced that they will be able to hock these gems in the Wally World parking lot undetected? Please.