Our big summer trip of 2023 has come and gone. It was a success, something I was worried about, but with careful planning, it all went well. This year, we invited my two nieces, ages 13 and 16, to come with us to visit Slovakia, the country where my spouse Igor is from, and then …
My trip to The Netherlands
I am home with lots of memories and photos of my quick trip to The Netherlands. It was awesome! I felt totally relaxed and comfortable there, and always felt like I could find my way around when I was on my own. I went to visit my friend Bonnie who lives near Haarlem, which is …
How art saved my life
That’s a bold statement, isn’t it? I’m not sure I can say that art saved my life precisely, but it certainly saved my sanity. Ten years ago my life was in upheaval, and my physical and mental wellbeing were on very shaky ground. What happened? I had a baby. It’s true, that nothing can completely …
A Little art book in the works
I’ve got some news: I’ve got a little art book in the works; a little publishing project of photos I’ve been assembling these last few months. But did this come out of the blue? Not really. Books and writing have always been a part of my life. As I may have mentioned before, I stumbled …
In Search of the Cutts Building in downtown Los Angeles
Having an interest in vintage papers and ephemera means that old photos that are part of your own personal history are all the more valuable to you. I have a handful of photos that I wanted to find out more. My grandfather (b.1900 – d.1982) liked to take photos as a hobby. Growing up I saw albums at my …
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