Family Gatherings
Two holidays and one hurricane brought our family members together in the summer of 2017. Independence Day attracted most of our family …
Solar Eclipse 2017
Look up in wonder at the Sun, giver of life. Behold the moon’s brief triumph. Recall mythic explanations, rely on scientific precision; …
Scottish Cities & Towns
Cities in Scotland are energizing and exhilarating; smaller towns, while still stimulating, allow rest and reflection. Most of my vacation this August …
Edinburgh 2017
History: In the wake of World War II, a group of visionaries pondered the future for European artists and audiences. One of those …
3 Days in Asheville
Two invitations, one to a tournament at the historic Biltmore Forest Golf Club; the other, to stay with friends Rosemary and Jerry Crow, …
Chautauqua 2017
Early on the morning of June 28, I walked down to Lake Chautauqua and watched the sun rise. The peace there was …
Women’s Equality
Top on my list of places to see in a short visit to Northern Virginia was the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument in …
Summer of Love
Last Sunday Lilli and I visited an exhibit at the DeYoung Museum that focused on the phenomenon San Francisco experienced in 1967. …
Fine Days in Carolina
“Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning,” goes the song made famous by Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, …
Patrols Visit DC
Having lived in the Washington DC area from 1968 – 2015, I have prepared this guide for forty 5th-grade safety patrols from …