Chautauqua 2024
Convergence is a good word to describe what Chautauqua means to me. It’s a place that brings together all of my main …
Granada and Alhambra
It was the song, Granada, that attracted me to this city. Written in 1932 by Mexican composer Agustin Lara, it was sung in the …
Madrid
On June 7, I flew to Madrid and met David and his family at a lovely apartment they had rented on Atocha …
España con familia
Ever since David and Leslie invited me to join them and their daughters, Margot and Nina, plus co-grandparents Mabell and Fernando in …
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 …
Gratitude at 80
Turning 80 on March 19 treated me to a week of celebrations with family and friends that made me feel very grateful …
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, …
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 …