Joe's Early History

The Philadelphia Museum of Art
April 28, 2025
As I began to head south, the next major city I wanted to explore was Philadelphia. In particular, the Philadelphia Museum of Art. When I arrived…
The Met: Courage and Clarity
March 31, 2025
As you know, I have already had some pretty overwhelming New York City museum experiences. But I was not quite ready for “The Met”…
Be Open: It Might Be Life Changing
March 17, 2025
As I began to understand and appreciate New York City’s world class museums, I got more energized and enthusiastic by the day. It started…
Edward Hopper: Visual Story Telling
March 3, 2025
As I began to get more rested, I began to wake up earlier, and get out and explore New York City. I soon became aware that among other things, New…
A 20 Year Old Kid in a Kind of Heaven
February 17, 2025
After my immersion in Concord, Massachusetts, Walden Pond and Henry David Thoreau, I drove through Boston but the city did not interest me much. The…
Lives of Quiet Desperation
February 3, 2025
You can probably tell by now that I do not pick these destinations. They pick me. It might have been a stunning image. Or a quote that deeply…

The Philadelphia Museum of Art