Sharing snaps and a story, regarding the easel Frida Kahlo received as a gift from Nelson Rockefeller, back in the 40s. It sits at the Museo Frida Kahlo in Coyoacan, CDMX, displayed along with her wheelchair, paints, and palette. Her house is one of the hottest tourist tickets in Mexico City, and it’s always interestingContinue reading "Controller of the Universe"
Teotihuacan
Springtime shots from a trip to the Teotihuacan Pyramids, about 30 miles outside of Mexico City, along with some thoughts. If had a bucket list, this would have been on it, so I’ve checked that box. Teotihuacan was the largest urban center in Mesomerica – it existed about 1000 years before the Aztecs, with aContinue reading "Teotihuacan"
Xochimilco Axolotl
So, this spring I went to Mexico City for a visit; I’d never been, but heard good things, and it didn’t disappoint – great people, food, culture, history, and weather. I stayed in Condesa, where people were walking everywhere, the jacarandas were in full bloom, and the sidewalk cafes were popping. Spent time in Roma,Continue reading "Xochimilco Axolotl"
A Good Day
Radnor Lake in Nashville is one of my happy places, a beautiful state park in the middle of town, close to my house. It’s always beautiful, it’s always different. A couple months ago, I went out for a hike late afternoon on a Friday, it’s a less crowded time than the weekends, and lately, thereContinue reading "A Good Day"
Alan Glass – A Poem
Last year in Montreal, came upon a really good exhibit on Alan Glass at the Museum of Fine Arts. I didn’t know much about him, but I was taken with his approach and his art, and so I wrote the following snippet, which is supposed to be something of a mirror to the work. Enjoy.Continue reading "Alan Glass – A Poem"
