Album Cover: Beyoncé - Crazy in Love ft. Jay-Z

Album Cover

Album: Beyoncé - Crazy in Love ft. Jay-Z

Released: May 14, 2003

Model: Beyoncé

Photographer: Markus Klinko and Indrani Pai-Chaudhuri

Source: https://www.classicrockhistory.com/top-10-beyonce-album-covers/

Body Art: Krystian Zawada - Sasha (Wonder Woman)

Artist: Krystian Zawada

Model: Sasha

via Krystian Zawada

Gianna Dior

Acting Appreciation 

Gianna Dior, born on May 12, 1997, is an American adult entertainment actress who is celebrated for clinching multiple prestigious awards, notably the 2020 AVN Award for Best New Starlet and the 2022 AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year.

Raised in a military family, she lived in numerous cities. Following her high school graduation, she pursued psychology at Auburn University.

While juggling two jobs as a waitress in a restaurant and a receptionist at an eye doctor's office, fate intervened when an agent reached out to her via Tinder with an offer to shoot an adult scene. Her foray into the industry commenced with her debut for Reality Kings in May 2018, at the age of 21.

Later that summer, the 5'4" brunette was named Penthouse Pet of the Month for September followed by the prestigious honor of Penthouse Pet of the Year.

Eager to propel her career to greater heights, she sought representation from Mark Spiegler, a renowned figure in the industry. Before long, she found herself gracing the screens of adult film enthusiasts through productions by acclaimed studios such as Evil Angel and Jules Jordan Video. Dior's ascent to the upper echelons of the adult entertainment industry was marked by a string of notable awards and accolades, solidifying her position as a prominent figure within the field.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gianna_Dior

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Cosplay is an Art: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo

via Justin Cosplay

Fashion is DEFINITELY Art: CHANEL Cruise 2024/25 Show

Creative Director: Virginie Viard 

via CHANEL 

Carlos Barberena

Art Appreciation

Carlos Barberena is a Contemporary Nicaragua-born, Chicago-based printmaker best known for creating intricately carved, monochromatic linocut prints that depicts images from pop culture, political and cultural movements, especially migrants from Latin America.

I CAN’T BREATHE / George Floyd (2020)

EXODUS (2019)

E PLURIBUS UNUM (2017-2018)

Sources:

https://www.carlosbarberena.com/

https://frederickholmesandcompany.com/carlos-barberena/

https://borderlessmag.org/2021/12/08/carlos-barberena-prints-humanize-immigrant-stories-chicago-artist/

"The Test Came Back. You Have Everything."

Like many, I tend to avoid doctor visits until I'm at death's door. A month ago, that was my reality.

The week prior, my fiancee and I indulged in a cheese binge, which unsurprisingly left me feeling backed up. Then, a weekend outing led to consuming a dish that didn't sit well, accompanied by a night of drinking. The next day, I felt awful. My stomach churned, bloating ensued, and soon, a fever gripped me for three relentless days.

Finally resorting to Miralax, I sought medical help as my fever persisted. Vitals were checked, blood drawn, and an ultrasound of my abdomen scheduled.

Results confirmed a battle within me. Antibiotics were prescribed, targeting what my doctor suspected was a sinus infection exacerbating my belly woes.

The ultrasound revealed a fatty liver, no surprise given my increased alcohol intake post-divorce. I had shifted from hard liquor to wine for its reputed health benefits, then to beer for its affordability upon starting my current relationship. Unfortunately, beer's caloric payload left me bloated despite regular exercise.

Ahead of my gastroenterologist appointment, I preemptively decided to halt daily drinking, a routine I'd fallen into. Two weeks sober, I savored my first beer with friends, noticing nuanced flavors once obscured by habit.

It's easy to overlook alcohol's impact until it manifests in our health. My ordeal was a stark reminder: heavy drinking exacts a toll.

by Mark Parisi