Author Archives: EngAGE
Anatol Kovarsky: Painter & “New Yorker” Cartoonist
“When he began his publishing career at The New Yorker, Kovarsky was twenty-eight years old; he is now ninety-four.” Read more and see some of Anatol Kovarsky’s wonderful work here.
“Cutie and the Boxer” Documentary
“A reflection on love, sacrifice, and the creative spirit, this candid New York tale explores the chaotic forty year marriage of famed boxing painter Ushio Shinohara and artist Noriko Shinohara.” Cutie and the Boxer opens August 16th. See the trailer below.
Worth Repeating: Help for Difficult Financial Times
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 8/6/12: Recently, the U.S. Government launched a new section of their … Continue reading
Community Photo Albums: June
We have a very large collection of photos this month! Activities at our communities included water aerobics, presentation of an old-fashioned melodrama, a family traditions potluck, Father’s Day & Grandchildren’s Day celebrations, presentations by the LA County Mental and Health … Continue reading
Experience Talks 8/3: Mirabai Ceiba and Mark Nepo
Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online and now syndicated … Continue reading
Community Highlights: June – The Making of a Quilt at The Magnolia
Thanks to Site Leader and art teacher Alma Wright at The Magnolia at Highlands for sending these photos and the wonderful stories that were gathered in interviews conducted by Lauren Wright (see her bio below). Keep reading to learn about a group … Continue reading
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Jack Handey Has Made You Laugh
Jack Handey’s long career as a comedy writer pretty much guarantees that he’s made you laugh. Handey sold his first jokes to Steve Allen in 1977. By the ’90s, he was sharing his surrealistic “Deep Thoughts” on “Saturday Night Live” and in novels. He continues to … Continue reading
