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When Olive Met Tomato : A Complicated Love Story

The second Monday in October commemorates the meeting of European and American cultures, a topic fit for sorrow and celebration

Oct 9, 2023

When Olive Met Tomato : A Complicated Love Story

Oct 9, 2023

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Marshes and Magnolias : Martin Johnson Heade

A 19th century artist was akin to an Emily Dickinson of painting

Jun 21

Marshes and Magnolias : Martin Johnson Heade

Jun 21

The "Serious Moonlight" of Albert Pinkham Ryder

The Massachusetts-born painter created moody portraits of night skies

Jul 3

The "Serious Moonlight" of Albert Pinkham Ryder

Jul 3

Monet, Dreyfus and Overdue Justice

The painter was on the right side in a dark chapter in French history

Jun 28

Monet, Dreyfus and Overdue Justice

Jun 28

Kind Heart, Hard Work, Persistence : Rep. John Lewis

His resilience and extraordinary goodwill were gifts for all of us

Jun 1

Kind Heart, Hard Work, Persistence : Rep. John Lewis

Jun 1

Apple Rescued D.C.’s Beaux-Arts Carnegie Library

A place built to satisfy a “thirst of the heart for the good, the beautiful and the true” was in need of a new patron

May 24

Apple Rescued D.C.’s Beaux-Arts Carnegie Library

May 24

A Valentine for Democracy

If you want to protect people’s rights, support good news organizations.

Feb 13

A Valentine for Democracy

Feb 13

50 Winters Ruled Well : Congress and the “Beowulf” Problem

A House hearing on artificial intelligence showed lawmakers at their best -- so you probably never read or heard about it.

Jan 17

50 Winters Ruled Well : Congress and the “Beowulf” Problem

Jan 17

French Lessons, Canadian Themes : Emily Carr

Despite ridicule, a painter stuck with bold and experimental approaches.

Jan 10

French Lessons, Canadian Themes : Emily Carr

Jan 10

Attention, The Real Treasure

Great cities long built defenses to keep invaders out, while allowing welcomed visitors in. We should do the same for our minds.

Jan 4

Attention, The Real Treasure

Jan 4

Kerry Dooley Young

Kerry Dooley Young

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D.C.-based journalist who travels for fun. Has eaten in more than 60 countries. Writing here about art, architecture, food, cities and democracy.

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