For me, a blank page is a major mental hurdle. It requires a lot of focus and discipline to face it and start writing. The problem is – I love to write. I love getting lost in the words and the sounds of them, the imagery, the sense of place and nostalgia all waiting to … Continue reading »
It’s taken me some time to get to posting about Terra Madre – I had wanted to do so while there, but no luck with wi-fi access. The experience was a gorgeous blur of the senses – awash in languages from around the world; vibrant and inspiring Slow Food projects; passionate, invested farmers, activists, educators, … Continue reading »
Here’s the fantastic news… I’m officially attending the Terra Madre conference in Torino next month! The ticket is booked, the seats are confirmed, the lodging – well, that’s in the works, but the apartment-rental search is next up. The response I’ve had so far is nothing short of stunning. People from all areas of my … Continue reading »
Today it seems appropriate to re-post a piece I wrote after getting home from Ireland after 9/11. At the time it was shock, then comfort in the company of strangers and the deep-seated need to connect. The evening of September 11th found us in a crowded pub in Doolin, just a short drive from Galway … Continue reading »
Terra Madre. It’s something I’ve told myself I should attend regardless of what it takes to get there – the cost, the time away from work, etc. – to convincing myself that it can wait another two years (and hoping that it will indeed continue)… and all the way back again. What’s all this about? … Continue reading »
Washington Magazine, Fall 2008 For those who have never been to the opera, an invitation to attend might elicit worries about how to dress, how in the world you’re going to understand it, and how you might get out of the whole thing – isn’t opera supposed to be, well, boring? The truth though, is … Continue reading »
Washington Magazine, Summer 2008 Olympia’s olfactory destination boutique – Archibald Sisters Downtown Olympia is in the midst of a boutique renaissance with artfully-curated shops springing up on nearly every block. The Grande Dame – or more like the hip aunty – of them all is Oly institution, Archibald Sisters. Founded in 1975, this modern-day apothecary … Continue reading »
