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When you know what to look for, your home’s exterior can tell you a lot about what is happening with the structure Over time, any house develops characteristics, and if you have a keen eye, you can spot when something is wrong, from moving and settling to foundation issues. Continue reading What Is Your Home’s Exterior is Trying To Tell You?
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Marshall Thompson was proud of his toad hole and very comfortable with his favorite toad, Maxwell. Maxwell or “Maxie” as Marshall referred to him, enjoyed his time massaging his human’s brain with his feet and keeping his mind at ease with calm croaking vibrations. It was a tradition; part biological and part magical that skips a generation in the Thompson family line.
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Vacations are always something to look forward to, but not everyone wants to spend their time poolside at a crowded resort or following the same well-worn tourist trail. Sometimes the best trips are the ones that swap long lines and packed itineraries for fresh air, open space, and a little adventure. Outdoor vacations offer a different kind of escape — one that can be relaxing, energizing, and memorable in ways traditional getaways often aren’t. If you’re thinking about trying something new, here are four outdoor vacation ideas that are well worth considering, along with what makes each one unique
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A representative figure associated with Lyrical Abstraction in Paris, Georges Mathieu (1921 – 2012) adopted a gestural abstract style distinguished by his predominant use of calligraphic signs and unusually rapid mode of painting. In Black and White Abstract (La mort de la Reine Edith) (1957) the entangled swirling lines were applied directly onto the surface of the canvas from a paint tube. The artist’s sprouting, rhythmic, scribble-like marks sometimes interlace with larger brush strokes. From the early 1950s, Mathieu began to make art before large public audiences, documenting his performative actions through photography and film.
Photographed in the Guggenheim Museum in NYC.
Summertime is when camping starts calling your name — longer days, warmer nights, and that irresistible urge to trade screens for sunsets. But once you start planning, the possibilities can feel surprisingly wide open. Are you looking for a laid-back escape, a little adventure, or something in between? The good news is there’s no single way to camp. Whether you’re roughing it, glamping it, or somewhere comfortably in the middle, camping can be whatever you want it to be — and these fun ideas will help you create your perfect outdoor getaway.
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