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Madrid

On June 7, I flew to Madrid and met David and his family at a lovely apartment they had rented on Atocha …

España con familia

Ever since David and Leslie invited me to join them and their daughters, Margot and Nina, plus co-grandparents Mabell and Fernando in …

Middle East Travels

Twenty-three years ago, In the spring of 2001 Lilli and I were invited to visit our friends, the Friedrichs, who had recently moved …

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, …

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