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 …
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 …
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, …
Three Days at Rice
From 1993-97, Steve served as Alumni Governor at Rice University and had a hand in establishing the Baker Institute for Public Policy, …
Homes Away from Home
From Friends Week in DC, I flew to Austin TX on September 29 to spend a delightful weekend with Shelby, Sean, Stephen and …
Friends Week in DC
“Friends Week” began when Marjo van Patten, my friend from childhood who lives in Ohio, expressed a desire to see the American …
Thank you, Myra Hess
This well-worn score has been with me since I was a teen-ager in Texas. My teacher, Hurshelene Journey-McCarty, assigned it to help …
Musical Encounters
Playing the piano most days in the Dornoch Cathedral, singing in the choir on Sundays, and attending local concerts brings me much …
Chautauqua 2023
After three summers away from Chautauqua, we loved visiting Peg and Jack again on their welcoming porch. We loved looking at Peg’s …