Musée de Cluny, Paris
My first morning in Paris, July 6, I was walking to the Louvre when I came upon the Musée de Cluny and was …
Familie Friedrich
As wonderful as it was to be a student on the Experiment in International Living, hosting students from other countries has proven even …
Familie LePechon
One of the great pleasures in my life is knowing this amazing family. When I went on the Experiment in International Living in 1965, …
Sedje Frank Hénon
One reason we chose to stop in Amsterdam on the way from Paris to Berlin was to take Violet, who turns 13 …
Music for the 4th
My church in Delray Beach FL celebrated Independence Day this morning with joyous music. Neil Nelson, a new baritone in the choir, gave …
Chopin for Ukraine
This week, as in 2018 and 2019, I had the great pleasure of attending the Chopin Festival at the University of Miami, just minutes …
50th Bible School
Why do I keep volunteering for Bible Schools? Maybe it’s the cookies! My friend Nori Gelfond makes these tasty, beautiful cookies for …
Daydreams & Debussy
When I decided to become a piano teacher in the 70s, I began studying with expert teachers. Louise Kupelian assigned Debussy’s Arabesque …
Weekend in Houston
The last weekend of April reconnected us with our alma mater, family, and friends in Houston. We stayed with Steve’s cousin Jay …
Bach’s Footsteps
In June 2001, my brother Joel Kirkpatrick and I took a two-week tour In the Footsteps of Bach with the Houston Bach Choir, a …