Poetry Under the Moon

December 16, 2021December 18, 20211 Comment

In an ethereal move, I applied to read an original work in homage to the moon at a poetry event recently. A few weeks later, I found myself standing under the lunar-light of Luke Jerram, the multi-disciplinary artist who created Museum of the Moon. According to his website, Jerram’s Moon measures seven metres in diameter … Continue reading Poetry Under the Moon

Darkening Doors: Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours

October 24, 2021October 25, 2021Leave a comment

The October offerings in the Berkshires have gained a formidable addition with Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours, created and lead by writer and historian (and friend of the blog) Joe Durwin. Because I couldn’t write it better myself, here’s the Durwinian description of the experience: “Embark on a journey through a downtown Pittsfield far removed from … Continue reading Darkening Doors: Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours

Oh Say, Can you Sew? Met Gala 2021 Goes American

September 13, 2021October 4, 2021Leave a comment

The first Monday in May it is not; but the Met Gala has returned, and with it my on-theme opinions about who wore it best. This year - well, last year, but let’s not dwell on pandemic angst - the theme of the slightly delayed Costume Institute’s exhibition and accompanying fundraising gala is In America: … Continue reading Oh Say, Can you Sew? Met Gala 2021 Goes American

The Finer Points of the 413 with Photog Chris Marion

July 18, 2021August 1, 2021Leave a comment

I suppose I’ve reached a certain age when my talented friends start hosting retrospectives of their work. The trade-off is good when it’s youthful uncertainty for art-show openings with beer gardens, though, and here we are. https://flic.kr/p/2mc6Jwh I’m really proud of my friend Chris Marion, as I tell him frequently on Instagram. There was a … Continue reading The Finer Points of the 413 with Photog Chris Marion

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Sinking my Teeth into Professional Development: Accessibility Edition

May 28, 2021May 29, 20211 Comment

It's been a minute (as the kids-these-days say) since I've taken on any substantial professional development. I'm always reading articles, white papers, and case studies relative to this communicative world we live in, but the professional, personal, and pandemic stressors of today have kept me from enrolling in any kind of course that would add … Continue reading Sinking my Teeth into Professional Development: Accessibility Edition