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 …
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 …
Celebrating Births
December is a joyous month for Christians, and particularly for my family. My son David was born on the 18th; his twin …
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 …
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 …