On a day when a large portion of the American population seems to be woefully and misguidedly obsessed with the off-key yet auto-tuned warbl...

Did bugs Bunny love carrots? Absolutely. Are carrots truly good for your vision? Truth be told, no. But they did help Allies defeat the ...

About 5 years ago, I was fortunate enough to have spent close to a month in Italy. I fell in love with enchanting country the minute I got i...

It seems that an American tourist in Italy has generated shock and outrage by snapping the finger off a 600-year-old statue at a museu...

What better is there to do when the outside temperature is stuck on “eternal scorch” than to paint in the studio? I literally just put the f...

I first heard this skit referenced on NPR's Fresh Air when Amy Schumer was interviewed by Terry Gross. Now that I've seen it, I ...

As a person who lives in a coastal region greatly affected by last year's devastating Hurricane Sandy, I was dismayed and appalled by th...

I have never been a fan of any of the “become a star” talent shows that so many people adore in our country and certain parts of Europe. ...

“Sunset Over the Old Train Track in Lewes, Delaware” enhanced digital photograph ©2013 Michael Sprouse All Rights Reserved.

Yes – this would work perfectly on the wall of your kitchen café, diner or eatery. Or, for that matter, picture it enhancing the empty wall...

Never underestimate the simple joy that comes from peanut butter and honey on toast…

My partner and I, for a variety of good reasons, decided to give up red meat about three months ago. We’re also slowly moving awa...

I just came across this sentence being used to describe a product from very popular website geared towards digital design professionals - ...

I came across an article on CNN this morning that reeks of sensationalistic yellow journalism. While I don’t like to spen...

An article in The International reports that Whole Foods Market has launched a new labeling requirement on all GM foods to take effect by ...

If anything, the selection of Argentinian Pope Francis was a very shrewd political move with worldwide consequences. Though I was rai...

“The Delivery” acrylic on canvas 48” x 48” circa 2001 ©Michael Sprouse __________________________________...

Recently, an old friend of mine and a brilliant artist ( George Vitorovich ) turned me onto an amazing visual find that he came across on sl...

Spotlight. Center stage. A man is standing on a soapbox. He clears his throat. Man (with gusto and gesturing) : "Su...