Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, a special exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, offered me a view …
Celebrating Births
December is a joyous month for Christians, and particularly for my family. My son David was born on the 18th; his twin …
Beethoven’s 251st
As the pandemic surged a year ago, there was scant celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Trying to make up for …
The Skinny on Skin
The Frost Museum of Science in Miami currently features a fascinating exhibit, Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity. On the day after Thanksgiving, my …
My Cousin Jerry Raiza
My only first cousin, Rex Gerald (Jerry) Raiza, died on September 17, at the age of 83 after complications of aortic aneurysm …
Indigenous Wisdom
Eva Marie Carney, the mother of Elise Cohen, an outstanding piano student of mine, got me interested in Native American history many …
Art, Books & Movies
Five novels I have read over the last several decades have illuminated my understanding of famous artworks. The artists range from the …
Memories of 9/11
To mark the 20th anniversary of the September 2001 terrorists’ attacks, I would like to share the memories of eight members of …
Dornoch’s Depths
What’s so special about Dornoch? What keeps us coming back year after year? Besides magnificent golf, cool weather, and gorgeous flowers, what …
Scottish Quarantine
Our five-week visit to Dornoch, Scotland began July 23 with a required 10-day quarantine. Ten days was just a quarter of the …