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Val Castronovo reviews: Matisse liked happy subjects and happy colors. His paintings are suffused with light and with bright, bold colors and exotic patterns derived from Islamic art (a favorite of his after visiting Morocco in 1912). He thought art should make you feel good, saying that he “dreamt of an art of balance and purity and serenity, devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter ... a mental soother ... like a good armchair.” more »

Editor's Note: Aside from my own home and the Time-Life Building across from Radio City Music Hall, Grand Central Station was the building I spent time in, going to and from my job It was familiar, imposing, welcoming and in the last analysis, spectacularly beautiful. It is said that more than 21,600,000 annual vistors come to the terminal making it the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world. more »

The Setup: An American man meets an alleged American woman through an online dating service. After a successful online courtship, the two agree to meet. However, before they do, she must travel overseas to attend to some important personal business. While out of the US, she befalls an unexpected tragedy. She is now feeling lonely and vulnerable, and is counting on him to help her through this difficult time .... Several US citizens report losing thousands of dollars through such scams. more »

Liz Flaherty writes: I never wanted to be a liberal. Truth be told, I never wanted to be political at all. It’s all Bobby Kennedy’s fault, because way back in the 1960s, he made me think all things were possible. For everybody. more »