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About JMN

I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.

Parting Looks — Tom Jones

Posted on May 26, 2019 by JMN

James Thomas “Tom” Jones (1920 — 2000) (c) 2019 JMN

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Parting Looks — Tom Jones

Posted on May 26, 2019 by JMN

James Thomas “Tom” Jones (1920 — 2000) (c) 2019 JMN

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A Lower Power

Posted on May 26, 2019 by JMN

“My inside sources at the Louvre, various sources, tell me that not many curators think [the ‘Salvator Mundi] is an autograph Leonardo da Vinci. “If they did exhibit it … they would want to exhibit it as ‘workshop’. “If that’s … Continue reading →

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Three Tiers!

Posted on May 26, 2019 by JMN

The NYTimes chronicles the romance and nuptials of this couple in its “Vows” section. I never read this section, but a crafty flourish in the subheading of this particular installment trapped me. It illustrates an astute whoring for eyeballs: Brian … Continue reading →

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Parting Looks — HJN

Posted on May 25, 2019 by JMN

Harold J. Nichols (1924 — 2013) (c) 2019 JMN

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Parting Looks — HJN

Posted on May 25, 2019 by JMN

Harold J. Nichols (1924 — 2013) (c) 2019 JMN

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Waters on Embracing the Infuriating

Posted on May 24, 2019 by JMN

John Waters answers an interviewer’s question about the art he collects. “Besides liking the work, what guiding principles do you follow in collecting?” It has to sometimes, at first, make me angry. It has to delight me and surprise me … Continue reading →

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Parting Looks — Buck Schiwetz

Posted on May 24, 2019 by JMN

Edward Muegge “Buck” Schiwetz (1898 — 1984) (c) 2019 JMN

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Parting Looks — Buck Schiwetz

Posted on May 24, 2019 by JMN

Edward Muegge “Buck” Schiwetz (1898 — 1984) (c) 2019 JMN

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Guide by the Perplexed — Mind Over Method

Posted on May 24, 2019 by JMN

Pinterest thinks I’m interested in quick-and-dirty guitar: “This article will show you the best method ever of how to efficiently learn and memorize the notes on a guitar neck in the shortest amount of time.” I’ve seen the exact number … Continue reading →

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