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02. Fast Forward?
Who pushed the Fast Forward button in March? 90 degrees in March!? Seriously? Hard to believe this was the studio last weekend, looking like it usually does in early May. Our extreme and erratic weather is the favorite conversational common denominator in Nebraska, and this year’s early heat wave has unleashed a torrent of question marks and exclamation points. That being said, planting tomatoes on April 1– no fooling!– and … Read More
03. There’s no place like home.
After two weeks of shows, there’s no place like home. I can feel my lungs expand as I leave the gray, gritty confines of Philadelphia and Baltimore’s inner cities and land in the open space and fresh air of Nebraska. This is not to say Craig and I didn’t thrive on the urban energy, historical architecture, and especially on the the limitless, wonderful food options: French, Japanese, Turkish, Afghan, … Read More
04. Earth Without Art
Earth without art is “eh.” During my annual January madness–the countdown to my biggest marketing events of the year in Philadelphia and Baltimore–I zipped out to L.A. for a few days to see my daughter Nora and to look for some colorful southern California inspiration. An afternoon’s immersion at the L.A. Art Show was a heady stew of almost every material and style imaginable including this installation that resembled … Read More
05. Here it comes… 2012!
Whew, just before the ball drops!It’s still technically December, so this is the last newsletter of the year. December has been mostly about friends and family, a month kicked off by the best-ever trip to Tulum for my birthday, joined by Craig, my daughter Nora, and a group of friends from different parts of the country and different periods of my life. Five days on the beach with some of … Read More
06. Thanks A Lot!
Yesterday, Thanksgiving Day. After putting the turkey in the oven and chatting long-distance with family members, I went out for a walk in glorious 65 degree sunshine. While Holmes Lake in Lincoln is not the most scenic spot, the brilliant blue sky turned the murky water to blue silk, and the fresh air blew out the cobwebs as I thought about the reasons to be grateful. Among them was a … Read More
07. October 2011 Spain!
Viva la vida! The Alhambra at sunset My friend Joe teaches his journalism students to write employing all five senses, and last night we discussed how that’s exactly what happens in traveling. When you are in a new country, every moment brings heightened awareness of new visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile experiences as well as plenty of opportunities for tasting (as evidenced by my newly expanded waistline!). I haven’t made … Read More
08. August/September 2011
August becomes September… In mid-August, Craig and I went to the American Crafts Council show in San Francisco, a favorite destination. We worried that with the stock market roller coaster no one would be shopping, but apparently there was something affirming and positive about treating yourself to a beautiful piece of jewelry during unsure times, because we were busy! Ft. Mason was buzzing, and a … Read More
09. Fast forward: what happened to June?
Wow, it’s almost the end of the month and I haven’t gotten this newsletter out yet! Here’s a quick review of the past four weeks: June began with a trip to Las Vegas for the Niche wholesale show. While not a fan of the casino scene, I enjoy the collage of color and some of the newer architecture at City Center. … Read More
10. July breakfast: blue skies, huevos rancheros, jewelry on the side
Land of Enchantment indeed… Craig and I just got back from a road trip to New Mexico, one of my absolutely most favorite places. To begin with, I can get the world’s best huevos rancheros whenever I want them! (The photo above, taken at Rancho de las Golondrinas outside Santa Fe, is of a morada, one of the old churches used by the Penitentes.) Red chile or green, … Read More