On Life

The Measure of a Life

The Measure of a Life
My own mortality seems to be moving closer to me in recent months as the protective ring of family elders that have stood so long between me and death is dying off. It’s not that I need this reminder,...

The Seed of Story

The Seed of Story
  I have to write about this. The thought was thrilling, and unequivocal, when I first saw the architecture students’ experimental shelters scattered about the Sonoran desert landscape of Frank L...

The Bilbo Baggins in Me

The Bilbo Baggins in Me
I say a lot about how much I value hands-on experimentation, venturing forth to experience the spirit of place wherever I can, and always trying new things. Explorer Pia is the charismatic one I like...