Midlife in 2025: unexpected bills that cost at least $500. Often $750. I call it the life tax. Breathe through it. In the end, everything will be ok. #midlife #lifetax

While French avant-garde artist Francis Picabia, born on this day in 1879, is best known for his affiliation with Dada, I am (characteristically!) drawn to his animal portraits. First up, his painted portrait of Gertrude Stein's pet poodle, Basket