Steve celebrates 70
While we visited friends in Williamsburg VA, August 22 rolled around and Steve was ready to celebrate his 70th birthday. As dessert …
Alaska’s Wilderness
For our spectacular trip-of-a-lifetime this summer we owe special thanks to Steve’s cousin Jay Collins, who devoted two years to planning it. …
Books about Alaska
To prepare for our summer adventure to Alaska, I read Michener’s great novel, Alaska, and three books recommended by Lindblad Expeditions. John …
Collins Cousins
Fifty years ago in July 1963, I first met the Smith and Collins families. Steve and I were both 19. I had …
Our Elegant Universe
In June Steve and I explored and pondered “Our Elegant Universe” at Chautauqua with friends Angela, Henry, Peg and Jack. Fascinating talks by …
Chihuly Glass
Dale Chihuly‘s art glass has fascinated me ever since I saw him in person at the Corcoran Museum in DC years ago, and …
Sonic Escape, Synergy
At Chautauqua in June I heard a terrific chamber trio, Sonic Escape. Shawn Wyckoff, flutist, is married to Maria Millar, violinist and …
Celebrating Full Lives
Two memoirs I’ve read recently provide inspiration for living con brio. The first is Until I Say Good-Bye: My Year of Living with Joy by Susan Spencer-Wendel and Bret …
Comanches and Texans
The Panhandle of Texas is where I grew up some hundred years after the buffalo and the Comanche Indians reigned supreme. Boy …
A Visit from Austrians
Editor’s note: My brother Joel is keeping his own blog of his fantastic 65-day trip around America with his wife Elisabeth, Elisabeth’s …