Problems to Solutions, Curses to Gratitude . . .

As you’ll see, this is SO NOT a Wordless Wednesday, although I have been trying that format recently. . . . But here’s a pretty picture for you, at least. . . a freighter anchored…

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Running From My Inner Pyramid Girl

One Saturday evening in Bordeaux last May, we arrived at the Grand Théatre early for a chamber music recital. The weather was balmy, and we joined the crowd sitting on the steps of the sumptuous…

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Recognizing an old friend in Bordeaux . . .

We’ve just got back from a quick and fabulous trip to San Sebastian, Spain, but while I’m putting together a post or two about that — pintxos! shopping! beach! — let me tell you about…

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Drawing My Own Lines . . .

First, let me say very quickly that I wasn’t showing the sketch above in my last post because I thought it was worth showing off for its accomplished execution. Ha!  No!! I included it simply…

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Good Friday Recollections

My feelings and thoughts about my relationship with my Catholic identity are far too complicated and personal to explore here, but suffice it to say that while reservations generally keep me out of church these…

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