Continue Reading Vicarious Travel I had an extraordinary week in Mexico City, a place I had never seen before; I figured it would be fun for…
Continue Reading Adios This week was devoted to combat my inherent pessimism. And since the ultimate cheer in my life comes from traveling, I have…
Continue Reading There’s Hope There’s hope and it lies with the next generation(s.) Obama, in his farewell speech, had urged young people to get politically involved….
Continue Reading Stay Brave After last night’s outcome in the Georgia and South Carolina elections I’m challenged to stay optimistic. At least my search this week…
Continue Reading Vita Activa Today’s choice of visionary (the blog’s theme of the week, remember) is closer to home. It is someone I know well, have…
Continue Reading Juneteenth Lesley Dill Vision Catcher – McNay Museum, San Antonio, Tx I was strongly encouraged – hm, roundly scolded – hm, lovingly prodded – last…
Continue Reading The Devil (and the Beauty) is in the Details Best laid plans and so forth…. yesterday the weather made it impossible to photograph unless I wanted to risk damage to the…
Continue Reading Along the Waterfront Yesterday I was not able to walk for a variety or reasons. So what’s posted today is a collection of pictures I…
Continue Reading Memory Lane On Tuesday I walked two areas where I once worked – the 137 acre campus of Lewis&Clark College where I taught Experimental…
Continue Reading Rose Festival 110 years ago Portland showcased the first Rose Festival to celebrate its chosen flower (the weather and soil here make for ideal…
