Author Archives: emmasrandomthoughts

Journal of the (Covid-19) Plague Year: My Second Vaccine

So, I got my second Pfizer vaccine at the beginning of May. The process was exactly the same as my first shot. Afterwards, I felt exhausted, but I don’t think that the vaccine caused that. I think it was the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Journal of the (Covid-19) Plague Year: I Got the Vaccine

On April 13th, I got the vaccine. I went to Independence Ohio, where the Cleveland Clinic has a mass vaccination center. Upon entering the driveway, I saw signs directing drivers to drive towards the traffic cones. At first I thought … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Still Life with a Lobster by Jan Davidz de Heem

I like this assortment of objects. The bright red lobster in the center is striking. This is also from the Toledo Museum of Art.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Dancer and Gazelles by Paul Manship

This is at the Toledo Museum of Art. I hope I get to go back someday soon.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

I’m Still Here

2020 has definitely taken a toll on me. I lost interest in the blog. Everything seemed really pointless. I still haven’t had Covid-19, but I know a number of people who have. The cases in Ohio are worse than ever, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Stag at Sharkey’s by George Bellows

This painting is listed as a Must See at the Cleveland Museum of Art. I don’t like the subject matter, but I can respect the artistry. And I can respect the fact that George Bellows is a fellow Ohioan. He … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

90’s Songs: This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan

This song needs no introduction. And it never fails to make me happy.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Documentaries You Should See: This Changes Everything

This Changes Everything is a documentary about women in film. It’s an often frustrating depiction, especially when the actresses read descriptions of female characters in films. “Pretty. Big tits.” It is both a documentary and a call to arms. It’s … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Starrucca Viaduct, Pennsylvania from Jasper Francis Cropsey

I love the autumn foilage.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Tear Down All Statues (I’m Serious)

One thing I hear all the time is, “If we take down statues of Confederate officers, where does it end? Will we take down all statues?”. To which I answer, ” Why not? ” To be clear, I am not … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment