by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Dec 18, 2023 | Books
Books offer an escape or comfort when that is needed, making them a perfect gift to give. Gift guides are falling flat this year, at least for me. Current events make shopping a little trivial. Last year I enjoyed creating a gift guide based on the ideas of some of my...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 15, 2023 | Books
Frida Kahlo, in death, is often criticized for stealing the limelight from other notable talented Mexican artists, but her style as much as her art is enduring. Finding Frida Style Icon by Charlie Collins was the highlight of a recent trip to San Diego. A trip to San...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jan 23, 2023 | Creative pursuits
This new year will not begin with grand resolutions but instead small improvements to make life more pleasurable. Reading others’ new year’s resolutions can be inspiring, however; they are often redundant. Lose weight, eat better, be present, avoid...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Apr 8, 2019 | Personal style
Frida Kahlo continues to captivate people through her paintings, flamboyant style, and unconventional relationships at Casa Azul. The month of March was devoted to Frida Kahlo, at least for me. Rollins College offers interesting classes to people over fifty. One in...
