narrative of the medium

Included in a recent trip to Washington DC, I toured many of the Federal Buildings, which btw, require several months of planning to gain access into. Highlighted in my recent blog post Part 1, dated February 9, 2018 I shared images of the Capital Building, as I toured that first upon arrival into D.C. With much anticipation and little sleep, it was finally my time; to be an outsider on the in of, The White House. As we know, The White House is both the home of the President

Have you seen the Presidential portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama? "Barack" by Kehinde Wiley & "Michelle Obama" by Amy Sherald The portraits will be housed in the National Portrait Gallery and are quite contemporary compared to those of the previous paintings and conservative depictions of former presidents. Rachelle Hampton writes in SLATE magazine: ".........a dazzling and elegant streak of light and color. President Obama is set against a riot of greenery that, accordi

Are you as fascinated with the nation's Capital / the Capital / the District / D.C. / Washington DC as I am? Maybe it's because of vicariously experiencing the aura of our Judicial system while sitting on my couch watching House of Cards, with its seduction of power, beautiful clothing, elegance, and portrayal of a life we imagine in the back of our own heads. Or the insanity of truth of power as acted out by real and acting presidents on Saturday Night Live? Is the illusion