Monthly Archives: February 2017

To Give or not To Give

Posted on February 26, 2017 by theresemarlin

A few weeks ago, a friend told me something that I did not want to hear. She informed me that most of the homeless drug addicts that frequented the window where free sandwiches were distributed by local church members were … Continue reading →

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Brave Men

Posted on February 18, 2017 by theresemarlin

A few years ago the term ‘Arab Spring” stirred the Western World into a moment of hope for a brighter, more peaceful future for large segments of the Arab World. Within a year hope fizzled out. Factions and friction among … Continue reading →

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Icons of Modern Art

Posted on February 12, 2017 by theresemarlin

It took me two months to decide that I would go to Paris to see the exhibition called “Icons of Modern Art”. This exhibit, held at the Louis Vuitton Foundation consisted in 127 paintings once owned by the Russian textile … Continue reading →

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The Union Club

Posted on February 6, 2017 by theresemarlin

Last night friends invited me to dinner at the Philadelphia Union Club. The Club, established in 1864 by a group of prominent Republicans, proposed to raise troops for the Union during the Civil War. Successful in its purpose, the Club … Continue reading →

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