Reading Friends at 25
In 1998 a dozen women in Arlington, Virginia, began meeting together to discuss books. We soon melded into a group of fast …
Champion, the Opera
Champion, a new opera by Terence Blanchard with libretto by Michael Christofer, starred Ryan Speedo Green as the young Emile Griffith and …
Visit to Washington
Washington, our home for 47 years and a wonderful place to share with other visitors! On Sunday afternoon, April 16, long-time Arlington …
Colors of Savannah Music Festival
This book about Joseph Albers opened my eyes and amplified the fresh perspectives I had gained from our Quail Ridge Chorus songs. Albers grew …
My Garden Journey
Having our garden on a House and Garden Tour recently has prompted me to write about a journey that has improved our …
Memorable Horses
Three books I’ve read recently have taught me about loving relationships people can have with horses. It’s a kinship I’ve never had, …
Power of Photography
LIFE Magazine and the Power of Photography, an exhibit I saw last week at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, has …
Marco Polo Music
Marco Polo (1254 – 1324) was a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 …
Genghis Khan
In 25 years, the Mongol army subjugated more lands and people than the Romans conquered in 400 years. Genghis Khan, together with …
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 …