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Labor Day weekend is upon us. It conjures up many images: the end of summer; last weekend at the shore; barbecues; sales of appliances; going back to school; and in New Orleans a huge festival of [...]

All around the country college students are flocking back into the classroom. Parents are dreading the high cost of tuition and Deans at elite institutions are anxiously worrying about how their [...]

“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came”. President John F. Kennedy / September 14, 1962 August [...]

The young girl peered out of the window of Stone + Press onto the dark mud streets of early 18th century New Orleans. Claudia was like any other 10-year old girl anticipating a visit to the [...]

Walking on the Dark Side As I watched the news from Helsinki yesterday, I saw President Trump lose his way. He seemed to forget his oath of office “to preserve, protect and defend the [...]

Good Things Come in Small Packages Size does not always matter. Artists have traditionally created wonderful imagery designed for intimacy rather than wall power. We focus this week on original [...]

Independence Day  This week we celebrate our nation’s independence at a time when facts are being questioned and truth is under attack. Some speak of family values while separating children from [...]

Summertime – a State of Mind “Summer was on the way; Jem and I awaited it with impatience. Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in cots, or trying to sleep in [...]