It’s been June gloom for the last few weeks here in Santa Barbara, despite summer being just around the corner. Continue reading
Blackberries of My Youth
For many of us who were lucky enough to have precious time spent with the parents of our parents, Grandma and Grandpa’s house is a special place in our minds. Continue reading
Celebrating Summer (in February!)
“Good times” is an apt summary of this past summer in Santa Barbara (and other places.) Continue reading
Across the Pacific
- Our boat on the Pearl River
About 9 months ago, I got a pretty mundane email Continue reading
Ich bin ein Hamburger
I crouched down near my doorway each morning last week to lace up my waterproof hiking boots. Continue reading
A Human World
My first week in Germany was already over. Continue reading
Lange Sommernächte
Memorial Day weekend was coming to an end, but unlike most Americans on that three-day weekend, I was not heading to sandy beaches or to the choppy waters of boat-filled lakes to relish the sunny days and patriotic barbecues. Continue reading