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Comment on James A. Jefferys, American Painter (1889-1969) by Marja Allen

Marja Allen — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:59:37 +0000

Jim

We are very interested to ask you if you have a family tree back to South East England?
We are related to the Canadian artist C.W.Jefferys and although I have not yet confirmed the paper trace link. We suspect a connection to James Jefferys ( Maidstone) James Jefferys (1751-1784),
Do you have that link? I believe the artist genes are present with your grandfather as well.
Marja Allen

Comment on “Tres” by Roberto Bolaño by Rise

Rise — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:15:23 +0000

Thanks for linking to my blog post. I've yet to read Laura Healy's version. You can also read Erica Mena's thoughts about the first poem here.

Comment on Vallie Fletcher: “Snow in the City” by MikeEttner

MikeEttner — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:40:58 +0000

Mr. Grauer,

Feel free to contact me at mikeettner@aol.com.

Mike Ettner

Comment on Stuyvesant Van Veen by Ross B. Lewis

Ross B. Lewis — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:04:21 +0000

Just acquired 2 Van Veen unique drawings, less focussed on the political, but depicting the figurative form. A musician with either a guitar or mandolin, and a male nude.

Comment on Vallie Fletcher: “Snow in the City” by Michael R. Grauer

Michael R. Grauer — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:01:28 +0000

Sir:

I am intrigued by your Fletcher painting as I am putting together an exhibition on Texas Impressionism. I look forward to discussing this with you further. Many thanks.

Respectfully,

Michael R. Grauer
Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs/Curator of Art
Acting Curator of Weapons, Sports, and Ranching Heritage
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
D: 806.651.2262 | T: 806.651.2244
panhandleplains.org

Comment on This morning’s Japanese snowfall by Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:27:51 +0000

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Comment on “Antwerp” by Roberto Bolaño by Antwerp by Roberto Bolano – review « Loose Leaf Bound

Antwerp by Roberto Bolano – review « Loose Leaf Bound — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:49:22 +0000

[...] Morgan Meis about the Romantic allusions made by Bolano. The blog that I found myself favoring was Mike Ettner’s review. While reading Antwerp, I couldn’t shake the metafictional feel of it. I wouldn’t go as [...]

Comment on “The Glass Rainbow” by James Lee Burke by Suzanne Novotny

Suzanne Novotny — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:12:38 +0000

I am not very heartened by all of the above comments. I, too, came to this site with my question about the end of Dave and Clete. I read Glass Rainbow twice just to confirm my impression that it might actually be the end and Burke has finished the series, and, yes, he is in his 80s and Dave is pushing it — a shock somehow. Also I realized that Wallender got Alzheimer’s and died and Adam Dalglieish finally married and wandered off…..so I suppose it is possible. And Burke is not saying…perhaps that is a good sign? He has since published another great book about his also elderly Texas lawman…

Comment on “The Glass Rainbow” by James Lee Burke by gay degani

gay degani — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:26:53 +0000

Glad I’m not the only one who was stunned by the ending. I really couldn’t believe it was over. Since I was listening to it, I went downstairs to find the box it came in the find the last cd. I came on like to find out when Part 2 was going to come out. So I guess no one knows.

I’m sorry if that’s the case. I haven’t read every single one, the Jukebox Cadillac one and a couple others around there disappointed me, but the last few have been excellent. He’s pretty amazing. I hope there’s a sequel.

Comment on Edgar Hewitt Nye, “The Great Bluff, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland” by Phyllis Cates

Phyllis Cates — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:06:48 +0000

My ex-husbands great uncle was an artist by the name of Burtis Baker, a friend of Edgar Nye. I believe Burt was a teacher/director at the Corcoran Gallery in DC.

I have 2 paintings by Edgar Nye, one is in excellent condition, it is a water scene with 2 men leaning against a railing. This was given to my mother/father-in-law years ago. They both passed away and my ex got this painting which he gave to me. I have since given this painting to my son who loves it.
The other, I was told, is a painting of a Georgetown street in the early 1920′s. This painting is in good condition and could use very little touch-up/cleaning. Since Burt’s wife gave this painting to me and my husband, I have been so fond of it that my ex-husband told me to keep it. Both of these paintings are signed. I know Burt’s wife also had a couple more of Edgar’s paintings which were not signed. Edgar, his wife, Burt and Kathleen Baker were very close friends.