Tag Archives: Vincent Van Gogh

Van Gogh’s London

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

As I have previously mentioned, I have long been an enormous fan of London as a travel destination. In fact, during the previous century I even wrote a travel guidebook for budget travel to the British capital. But I was … Continue reading →

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August

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Always Check Your Bookmarks

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

Researchers recently discovered an unassuming bookmark in a 19th century French novel that featured three sketches by Vincent Van Gogh. In 1883,  the artist gave a friend the book and more than a century later, researchers discovered that the novel … Continue reading →

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August Everything Is Wrong

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

“August” by Mary Oliver Our neighbor, tall and blonde and vigorous, the mother of many children, is sick. We did not know she was sick, but she has come to the fence, walking like a woman who is balancing a … Continue reading →

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Piles of French Novels

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Vincent Van Gogh Piles of French Novels 1887  

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Fall into Autumn with Van Gogh

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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Like Vincent Said

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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