NaBloPoMo

A NORMAN ROCKWELL THANKSGIVING

By Marilyn Armstrong on 11/26/2015 • ( 18 )

For those of you who think Norman Rockwell only painted idealized images, he didn’t. His idealized images are the most popular, but he painted many other, hard-edged pictures. If you’re in the neighborhood of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, I recommend the Norman… Read More ›

THE SECRETARY WHO PICKED

By Marilyn Armstrong on 04/22/2014 • ( 5 )

Once upon a time, in a far away land, The Boss assigned me a secretary. Not part of a pool, but a whole person. With a master’s degree from Mt. Holyoke. Pretty daunting, me with my little B.A. from Hofstra…. Read More ›

IT’S A DUESENBERG!

By Marilyn Armstrong on 11/30/2013 • ( 2 )

This is not just any Duesenerg. This was Gary Cooper’s 1931 Duesenberg.

WHAT I BOUGHT ON BLACK FRIDAY

By Marilyn Armstrong on 11/30/2013 • ( 32 )

Honestly, I was in the mood to buy something. A camera, a lens, a widget, gadget, cool electronic toy. I was eager and ready. But wherever I looked, the stuff on sale was something I already own … or something… Read More ›

WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: LIGHTS AGLOW – HERITAGE MUSEUM

By Marilyn Armstrong on 11/30/2013 • ( 15 )

Heritage Museum and Gardens Annual Lights Aglow was last night. Trees and buildings and tents … lights everywhere. It was a very cold night. Hard to shoot when your fingers are going numb from the chill, but I can’t shoot… Read More ›

IS THERE AN APP FOR THAT?

By Marilyn Armstrong on 11/30/2013 • ( 14 )

Back when I was very much younger and hornier … like really horny most of the time … there was lots of discussion about The Spot. You know. That critical yet somehow elusive spot on the female anatomy? I assumed I… Read More ›

WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: SO BEGINS THE SEASON OF LIGHT

By Marilyn Armstrong on 11/29/2013 • ( 28 )

Boston Common lit up for the holidays! Welcome back, the season of lights. Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: Let There Be Light! (dailypost.wordpress.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: an Unexpected First Step (teepee12.com) City of Boston’s official Christmas tree arrives (bostonnewsgroup.com)