Washington, DC Dumbarton Oaks Museum This unusual show includes more than 200 objects relating to the image of the cross. That image is shown in works drawn from Dumbarton Oaks’ extensive collection of Byzantine art as well as in pieces loaned from collections throughout the world. These iconic and multifaceted motifs allow for a comprehensive […]
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Secrets of Successful Aging: Thailand and Beyond
Secrets of Successful Aging: Thailand and Beyond By Pat Jurgens Getting old is like being dropped in a foreign country. The culture is different, and we don’t know the language or what to expect. Recently, I returned from volunteering in Thailand as a septuagenarian; let me draw some parallels from this experience. […]
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Sotterly: An Historic Gem for a Day Trip Visit
SOTTERLEY: AN HISTORIC GEM FOR A DAY TRIP VISIT By Al Northrop Nestled on the western shore of the Patuxent Priver in St. Mary’s County you’ll find a unique piece of history and a Maryland treasure, Sotterley Plantation. Named after Sotterley Hall in England, its ownership provides a worthwhile tale. Sotterly Hall was the family […]
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About Raclette
Raclette is a signature culinary dish of the European Alps. It consists of slices of heated, soft, melted cheese accompanied by small, firm boiled potatoes, gherkins, and pickled onions. Raclette traces its origins back many centuries to cow herders, shepherds, and farmers, who would place a wedge of cheese in front of a campfire and […]