Middle East Travels
In the spring of 2001 Lilli and I were invited to visit our friends, the Friedrichs, who had recently moved to Dubai, capital …
Richard Serra, Sculptor
This 67-foot-tall structure made from COR-TEN steel stands outside The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. It‘s name is “Vortex”, sculpted by …
David Smith, Sculptor
When Steve and I gave our beloved son the name David, we were unaware of a prominent American sculptor named David Smith. It wasn’t until the …
Musical Flavors
Last year’s Savannah Music Festival was all about colors for me. This year I searched for musical flavors! What a delight it was to …
All People’s Day
Having grown up in an all-white company town in Texas has made me eager to explore and learn about world cultures. When …
Gratitude at 80
Turning 80 on March 19 treated me to a week of celebrations with family and friends that made me feel very grateful …
Marjo-Martha Week
Marjo van Patten, my friend of almost 75 years, flew here from Ohio on January 18 for what has become her annual …
A Good Beginning
This is the year I turn 80 and it’s off to a great start! The first eight days brimmed with friends, fitness, …
2023 in Review
Christmas 2022 brought our whole family together for a joyous reunion in Boynton Beach. In January 2023, Martha experienced both happiness and sorrow concerning two …
Three Days at Rice
From 1993-97, Steve served as Alumni Governor at Rice University and had a hand in establishing the Baker Institute for Public Policy, …