Good response. But, please don’t think I never suffered from “not-talented-enough.” It happens all the time. ;-)

I have never felt good about the trend to adult coloring books. I’m an artist and became one, in part, because I refused to color inside the lines. And, as someone who just retired from working decades in an art museum, I think there are better ways to connect with the art. Sorry.

I live in Washington, DC and often attend events with huge crowds on the National Mall. Trying to get back to your friends after taking a pee break is really hard. First, you have to remember just where they are. I generally try to remember the sight line with buildings to either side of the Mall. Then, when I return,…

Just wait until you’re old(er) and your pee anxiety reverses polarity: it becomes 90% real and 10% psychological.

I used to be an itinerant college prof, traveling from job to job. In a period of 1 1/2 years I lived in four cities: L.A.—>Seattle—>Minneapolis—>Baltimore. In every city I found it easy to make friends and I always enjoyed exploring. Unfortunately, I didn’t really click with Balto. I found it hard to make friends. I…

And, for gawd’s sake, on the escalators stand on the right and let others pass on the left. Metro is partially to blame for tourists being in the dark about this. There is only one entrance I’ve found where they even mention it (Gallery Place at the entrance and exit to the CapitalOne Arena). A few weeks back, a…

When my daughters were toddlers, I took them to daycare close to where I worked in downtown DC. A father with two active little girls on the subway. Many more men than women offered me seats. Just sayin.

If you are taking the train from Denver International to downtown Denver, on the escalator down to the train platform as you exit the airport, people going up the escalator (having just gotten off the train) will often hold out their tickets to those going down the escalator (they have a roundtrip ticket but are only…

There are many good points here. That being said, you should write an article on how to advocate (or not) for your twenty-something children. They think they’re adults but have no experience. This comes up at college all the time. Sometimes, we have to step in to advocate for our children. Like doing so for younger…

This really works well. A little hard to get a plastic bag full of white vinegar to stay on your showerhead, but once you get it on (we used lots of gaffer tape, it works.

I want them to make tiles for eyeglasses.

I want them to make tiles for eyeglasses.

You can file your federal taxes late IF you are getting a refund. But, why would you?

And, given your attitude, I’m sure you really encourage people to ask questions. I think you missed the point of this post totally. All I was doing was saying that you don’t have to be a genius to figure out what you like. And, yes, I used myself as an example.

Also, it’s palate, not pallet.

Most important thing is learn what type of flavors you like. If you learn how to describe the taste you prefer (not necessarily the type of wine, i.e. Pinot Noir), you will be happier. So, for example, my wife and I like a very bold red, fruit forward, with a smooth finish. Fruit forward means you can taste the…

There is nothing like a sweet and firm Fuji. My go-to (organic from TJs).

Oh, yes you are. ;-)

In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s I started an organization called Artists for a Better Image (ArtFBI for short). I studied stereotypes of artists in contemporary culture and researched how stereotypes began. I also collected depictions of artists from TV and film and went around the country talking to artists, art…

Take note: Jerry Saltz, who, btw, is married to NYT’s art critic, Roberta Smith, likes being the “bad boy” of the art world. Take what he says with that context. Also, remember, the art market is not the art world. Making art and being an artist is not the same as the rarified world of art fairs, and art galleries. I’v…

I’m an artist and I’m not poor. Does that mean that I relied on my art to bring in money? No. I realized pretty early that I would have to get a job to support my creative sides. And, I did. And, after 45 years of teaching college and working at a well-known cultural institution as a technologist, I’m retiring in 5…