Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Liz Taylor's jewelry--auctioned for $156 m after her death.

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2011/11/elizabeth-taylor-jewels-slideshow-201111#8 I've seen the Mary Queen of Scots pearl at the Smithsonian, but on the whole I don't like gems and the blood that sticks to them. 5-23-2018

Industry professionals severely criticize Trump's ballroom.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/gawdy-pretentious-monstrosity-president-trumps-proposed-ballroom-is-picked-apart-by-people-and-i...