In the middle of the chaos and frightening events of the last couple of months, it was reassuring to see how many people joined the Hands Off protests on April 5th. … Read more
CULTURE
Three Years of War in Ukraine
This week marks the third year since Ukraine was invaded by Russia. I’ve been thinking almost nonstop about the devastation of this democratic country and the unbelievable bravery of the Ukrainian people.… Read more
Whimsy and Beauty Amid Winter Doldrums
January was a tough month and February got off to an equally difficult start, but one can find whimsy and beauty in the middle of winter darkness and political turmoil. This week I’m hoping to break up the winter doldrums with uplifting images from my recent visits to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.… Read more
Happy New Year, 2025
We’ve put away the wrapping paper and eaten the last of the holiday cookies. As of midnight, we’ve moved on to 2025.… Read more
Truth and Love
On a morning in which I was sleep deprived and feeling so much despair, Barbara Kingsolver’s post about truth and love on Instagram comforted me. I’m sharing her words with you. I hope that they help all of us in some small way.… Read more