Knowing what you want
Know exactly what you want. No discussion. This is what we're doing. Now. Damn. How these animals teach us the basics in life. I'm taking a break from the Fall whirlwind of Art-ing. Some may see it as vacation, but [...]
And then there’s Julie
I’m so fortunate to live in the San Francisco Bay Area which is rich with museums, galleries and art openings. A quick trip on public transportation can bring me into the heart of downtown SF where I can spend [...]
How did I end up in Brazil?
Tango. True, that's the dance from Buenos Aires, Argentina. But it took a Brazilian to reveal what tango was all about. So when a friend invited me to study with this tango teacher in Rio de Janeiro, it was a [...]
The Old with the New
Every time I'm in Salvador I have to take a day to go to Rio Vermelho, a chic bohemian neighborhood, a ten minute bus ride from my neighborhood. Trendy restaurants, acarajé stands, a Bel Borba pop art dog sculpture mixed [...]
When In Brazil
One of the things I do when in Brazil is get out the colored pencils and draw. I set up a table and chair on the balcony and start drawing lines and shapes with a black ink pen. Eventually it [...]