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" A Piece Of The World "


 " A Piece Of The World "  written by Christina Baker Kline.

What is your own piece of the world?  Have you even ever thought about it?

And, just as life proves -  things are not always as though they

first seem to be . . . . . .

"Christina's World "  is a piece of art that I was attracted to the very

first time I saw a picture of it.  I felt, even then, those many years ago that

there was as the saying goes.......more to the story.

And, have always had a secret "love affair" with the artist, Andrew Wyeth.

Before he passed away in 2009,  I came so close to the opportunity of actually meeting him

in person, and now that is one of "those regrets".  ( don't have many, but....  )

So, when I read a review of this book, I put in a pre-order and anxiously looked

forward to the release.

It is listed as a novel - but, is mixture of fact and fiction.  As much as I loved reading

this book - and just could not stay away from it .  . . .   I do not believe it is a

story that would be enjoyed by all readers.  If you are familiar with the painting,

"Christina's World" and the artist, Andrew Wyeth, then I believe you would enjoy it fully.

He and his wife summered in Cushings, Maine; and lived in Chaddsford, Pa. the

remaining part of the year.

The book is delightful in some ways, sad and informative, reflective and

a sort of a love story - of romance and of a time in America.

And, great passion.

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"What If Women Ruled The World"

We visited the National Museum Of Women In the Arts on Monday, April 24, 2017.

I was just was totally drawn into the art, the history of women in the arts, the beauty of the

magnificent building........the "feel" ....... the "essence".....

me - little Shirley Ann Wood - from a small little historical town in NE Ohio.

I am still in awe................

I am going back ~

The museum is now celebrating it's 30th anniversary; and remains the only major museum in

the world solely dedicated to celebrating the creative contributions of women

artists.  The "NMWA champions women through the arts by collecting, exhibiting,

and creating programs that advocate for equity and shine a light on excellence."

One of the photos in this slideshow is of the grand hall (a portion of it, anyway) where

we had tea and lunch. 

The building was constructed in 1907-08, the Renaissance Revival structure

originally served as a Masonic temple.  In 1983, the museum purchased the building and,

after extensive renovations, opened to the public on April 7, l987 as the National

Museum Of Women In The Arts.

The Museum's collections, which highlights connections between historical

and contemporary works of art.  The galleries delve into topics explored by

women artists through time and around the world.

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