I’d like to introduce you to some of my dear old friends. These friends are not living, breathing people, though. They are treasured works of art that I first met in my youth. The introductions were made by my grandmother on my mother’s side – “Memar” as we called her – one of four namesContinue reading “Visiting Dear Old Friends”
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Teach a Man to Fish
“…the charm of the island was not so much the abundance of nature; rather, its juxtaposition of the human and the natural.” – An Island Out of Time, Tom Horton I was just happy there was no one else around to see this. Had there been, I imagine that I would have become some sortContinue reading “Teach a Man to Fish”
A Sketch Interrupted
A little over two years ago, I was winding down my day by sketching. I had decided to start drawing again after a long hiatus from what had been a near-constant activity while I was studying architecture in grad school. I had always enjoyed drawing and can recall from my youth filling page after pageContinue reading “A Sketch Interrupted”
Hope vs Fear
“Hope and Fear cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Invite one to stay.” – Maya Angelou Like many if not most of us, I am having a hard time staying focused and optimistic today, as the post-Election Day mood remains uncertain and anxiety-filled. After a terrible night’s sleep, I decided that aContinue reading “Hope vs Fear”
Fall = College Football
Fall Saturdays. Synonymous with college football games. And not just any – I’m a Big-10 guy. I credit my Grandad on my mom’s side for introducing us to big-time college football. My first game was at the older, smaller Beaver Stadium in State College, PA. The Nittany Lions hosted Ohio University. And the halftime showContinue reading “Fall = College Football”
Blood, Sweat & Cheers
“Make Beautiful Drawings!” – Karl F. G. DuPuy Last month one of my favorite professors from grad school passed away. He was my thesis director as I pursued my Masters of Architecture at the University of Maryland. I also had the privilege to take Karl’s Urban Design class – one of the most amazing coursesContinue reading “Blood, Sweat & Cheers”
Regret
Regret – it’s such a sad concept. It’s the worst part of the “hindsight is 20-20” saying. As I sit here gazing out over a beautiful and calm setting, far removed the awful and unprecedented realities of our world, I think about all the missed opportunities that have come and gone that might have putContinue reading “Regret”
Riding Waves
I’m drawn to the ocean the way bugs are drawn to a light. The beach and ocean have such a powerful pull on me. I’m that kind of beach person who does one of three things at the beach – read, stare at the ocean or get in the water, preferably to body surf. IContinue reading “Riding Waves”
Butt-kicking
(From a FB post from two years ago) Being a great dad is about many things. And as much as we love the hugs and pats-on-the-back, often it’s the kicks-in-the-butt that teach us the most. The year I spent in England between high school and college was the most transformative of my life. It taughtContinue reading “Butt-kicking”
Level Water
How many people have written about water? I think the answer is somewhere between “a whole bunch” and “lots and lots and lots.” So add me to the count. I am one of those people who is at their absolute happiest when I am near, on or in the water. And judging from the hoardsContinue reading “Level Water”