Marianne Francis
Pink and white dahlia with magenta-edged petals and a yellow-green center.

February 2024

The miracle is starting to happen.

Everywhere I look I see new life peeking through the cloak of winter. It gives me heart as I anticipate the unfolding of spring. Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Let’s consider his challenge as we welcome the new season.
 

Art: Chuck Close

Black-and-white portrait drawing of a man with tousled hair and thick glasses.
 
An upcoming retrospective in NYC this week prods us to review his life for context. Learn more here.
 

Botany: Making History

Seven adults pose outdoors, with two seated women in front and several shirtless men.
 
Barrier breaking young women made botanical history mapping the plants of the grand canyon. Learn more here.
 

Design: Color of The Year

Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year graphic featuring Peach Fuzz, shade 13-1023.
 
The exploration and curation of the Pantone Color of the Year is a complicated and exciting adventure. Learn more here.

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