Marianne Francis
Crystalline snowflakes on a blue fibrous surface, with one large flake in sharp focus.

December 2021

The magic of each uniquely formed snowflake is a reminder of how we are just perfect the way nature made us. Our foibles and eccentricities make us who we are. Let the beauty of nature be a guidepost as we assess ourselves at the end of the year. The Unification Theory in physics says we are atomically all the same just molecularly rearranged.
 

Art: Imogen Cunningham

Magnolia flower with broad petals and a textured central seed pod.
 
This retrospective showcases the endless innovation and profound influence of this remarkable photographer who pushed the boundaries of women and photographers in the arts. Learn more here.
 

Botany: Winter Offers Flowers Too

Pink flower with white stamens and a clustered green center.
 
At the first hint of frost, these following eight plant varieties are just getting started. They provide a glorious splash of color in the dead of winter. Learn more here.
 

Design: ICey Hotels

Arched ice building with a brightly lit entrance set in snow at night.
 
Ice hotels exist in some of the coldest places on earth and offer ultra-unique accommodations that are strategically built year after year. Learn more here.

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