I have a hallway door that's been nondescript the whole time I've lived in the house. It leads to my utility closet and I pass it mu...

After collaborating with my brother Cliff on the first Renaissance portrait, we were both inspired to create a second portrait and frame. Be...

Several years ago, my brother Cliff and I visited the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. We focused on the Renaissance paintings ...

Dear Blogging Friends, When I said good-bye to blogging exactly 20 months ago, I said that I'd continue to give occasional updates ...

Dear Blogging Friends, Today marks the 5th anniversary of All Things Ruffnerian , and my 416th posting. I hope you've enjoyed my su...

 click to enlarge   |   www.mapsofpa.com This 1859 map of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania shows how the Allegheny River (at the top) joins the ...