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Dots Right
A discovery of my fondness for dots, dot patterns and round shapes: The result of a massive file reorganization.

janet g
Jul 3, 20212 min read


A Day at the Museums
Life returns – art returns, and the combination of the two is glorious. My first two-museum day in New York City, post Covid.

janet g
May 22, 20215 min read


2021 Oscar Predictions: The Show Must Go On
There are still rough times ahead for the movie industry, but Hollywood loves a comeback, especially its own. Will anyone care?

janet g
Apr 20, 20216 min read


All Bonnets, No Sonnets
Worn as protection, status, fashion statement, or attitude, hats were once a must. My latest curated collection: 19th-20th century hats.

janet g
Mar 30, 20212 min read


Bring It On: The World Happiness Report 2021
The 2021 World Happiness Report has arrived. This ninth annual report, unsurprisingly, the focus is on the effects of Covid-19 worldwide.

janet g
Mar 21, 20213 min read


One Year Later: Preparing for ‘Normal’
On 11 march 2020, Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic. Little did we know we would wait a year to see light at the end of the tunnel.

janet g
Mar 12, 20213 min read


2020: My Unofficial Best-of Film and Binges
A hodgepodge of film and tv offerings that helped me get through the past 10 months make up my unofficial best-of list this year.

janet g
Dec 29, 20207 min read


Keep Calm and Look Forward
Winter is coming. Getting outside for air and exercise will require creative thinking during this pandemic.

janet g
Dec 4, 20202 min read


2020 Holiday Gift Ideas: Shop Vintage
Shop easy and safely online at tcgVINTAGEetc – choose from mid-century collectibles to eccentric finds.

janet g
Oct 13, 20204 min read


10 Vintage Illustrated Children’s Books: Still Delightful Today
Great finds from the Library of Congress Children's Book Illustration Collection show imagination + innovation – and stand the test of time.

janet g
Sep 17, 20205 min read


More Than Paintings: When Forgery Invades Other Industries
Forgery doesn't stop at paintings – literary classics, stamps, currency and even wine are in play. Series concludes.

janet g
Sep 2, 20205 min read


When Crime Does Pay
Art is easier than ever to fake, and the art world still faces challenges of authentication. Part 2 of a three-part series continues.

janet g
Jul 22, 20205 min read


When Crime Doesn’t Pay
Like a great heist, art forgeries make for exciting stories – for readers, like me. For acquirers – not so thrilling.

janet g
Jul 15, 20205 min read


The Power of Color and Light
During these uncertain times, finding simplicity in the environment has been great in uplifting my spirits.

janet g
Jun 22, 20201 min read


Life in the Time of Corona
At this writing, day 67 on PAUSE in New York state, our resiliency is being tested. How will we continue to respond?

janet g
May 6, 20203 min read


What the World Needs Now: The 2020 World Happiness Report
The 2020 World Happiness Report studies our environments for happiness: Social, urban and natural.

janet g
Apr 13, 20203 min read


My First 10 Days on PAUSE
Let’s face it, times are not good. The Coronavirus has overtaken the world. I’m finding inventive ways of coping.

janet g
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Oscars 2020: It's in the Books
Oscars 2020 – not one of its finest years. Sprawling, boring don't carry three plus hours. Until the last two minutes when history was made.

janet g
Feb 10, 20203 min read


The Oscar Goes to… 2020 Oscar Predictions
No surprises expected. That's the feeling for Oscars 2020, Watch the hostless ceremony to likely see the same titles and actors sweep.

janet g
Feb 4, 20204 min read


Best of Film 2019: Evolution and Revolution
As we end the decade, 2019 closes out with another year of strong films – overall a very memorable, complex, diverse and evolving 10-years

janet g
Dec 22, 20195 min read


Holiday Greetings for a New Decade
On the verge of a new decade, it’s a good time to rethink our hectic lifestyles. Slow down a bit and realign. Happy 2020.

janet g
Dec 18, 20191 min read


Dying is Easy. Comedy is Hard.*
An updated look at a handful of films that, without fail, change my mood and make a bad day infinitely better.

janet g
Nov 26, 20194 min read


Tis Almost the Season: Vintage Gift Ideas
It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday giving. Gifts from mid-century collectibles to hard-to-find books and objects can be...

janet g
Oct 10, 20193 min read


Attention! Peace Day and Banned Books Week are Coming
From a global day of peace to a week celebrating the freedom to read, autumn ushers in two wide-reaching, community events.

janet g
Sep 19, 20193 min read
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