Most of today’s recommends come from my friend Jane. So sorry, Jane, only one new one for you! But it’s rare and wonderful, I promise. Jane’s been telling me about this blog called Creative Bloq: Art and Design Inspiration, and it is, indeed, awesomely awesome.…

Back around the turn of the century (THIS century, wise guy), I was awarded a retreat at the Mary Anderson Center at Mount St. Francis Friary. I stayed at Loftus House, which is the artist colony’s residence. Across from Loftus House was the priory. The…

You think it’s Marcus, don’t you? You think Marcus Marvel is my new imaginary literary boyfriend. But you’re wrong. THE ENTIRE BOOK is my new imaginary literary boyfriend! The book is THE MARVELS by Brian Selznick. People always rag on Dickens because he used coincidence…