On September 10th, 2010, A QUICK FLIGHT BACK TO THE STATES…
…after just three days in Rome is cruel, but I have to return for a few lectures (at the Growing Power urban agriculture conference in Milwaukee and the…
WIKIDIARY: 2010-2015
On September 9th, 2010, THE AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME VEGETABLE BEDS…
…were established as part of the new Rome Sustainable Food Project spearheaded by Alice Waters (in beds originally created for cut flowers in the Bass Garden behind the…
On September 8th, 2010, ROMAN FRONT LAWN…
…American Style can be viewed out my 4th floor studio window looking down on the Academy entry court from Via Angelo Masina, mmm….
On September 7th, 2010, AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME…
…is where I have finally arrived in a daze – showing up at the doorstep at 8am from Fiumicino, being handed an envelope with my keys and basic…
On September 6th, 2010, ON MY WAY TO ROME…
….through that horrible place known as ATL and can’t wait to get to the other side.
On September 5th, 2010, IN MINNESOTA…
…and spending time with family for a last day before my Italian departure in the morning.
On September 2nd, 2010, LEAVING NEW HAMPSHIRE…
…flying out of Manchester Airport, and sad to say goodbye to Summer, Peterborough, Bicycle rides into town, MacDowell, Schelling Studio, Willard Pond, Silver Lake, Hedgehogs, Wild Turkeys, Deer,…
On August 30th, 2010, A CUTE HEDGEHOG…
…perhaps the one responsible for invading the MacDowell Colony veggie garden, showed up this morning to casually sit back on his haunches under the apple tree out my…
On August 27th, 2010, MACDOWELL COLONY VEGETABLE GARDEN…
…is looking great towards the end of the season, producing butternut squash, tomatoes, and lots of leafy greens.
On August 26th, 2010, ‘THE OATH’…
…the amazing documentary that tells the story of Osama bin Laden’s former bodyguard was shown to us tonight by the director Laura Poitras, also in residence here at…
On August 25th, 2010, EARLY FIRE IN THE FIREPLACE…
…made it feel cozy on this cool rainy day, but I realized that it was a bit too early – not quite cold enough, flu not drawing properly…
On August 18th, 2010, LATE SUMMER SUNSET…
…over the meadow where crazy mobs of large dragonflies have been zigging and zagging all day to dine on recently hatched insects – as seen on the way…
On August 17th, 2010, SILVER LAKE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
…is the gorgeous place of dramatic bouldered shores where I spent the day – packing more supplies than I usually do for a week long trip – alternately…
On August 16th, 2010, HERON…
…is spotted on a local lake.
On August 15th, MEDAL DAY AT MACDOWELL COLONY…
…and the gentle masses descend on the typically peaceful retreat for an afternoon – plus a three hour open studio with visits from curious locals, tourists, and art…
On August14th, 2010, ROPE SANDALS…
…that I have worn everyday for the past few months are super comfortable, compostable, and gradually conforming to the contours of my feet over time – are my…
On August 13th, 2010, THE RSVP CYCLES: CREATIVE PROCESSES IN THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT…
…from 1970 by Lawrence Halprin – is a book that I’ve had kicking around for a while – but after reading the Anna Halprin biography, I was inspired…
On August 12th, 2010, HIPPIE LAKE COTTAGE…
…is what we walk past on our way to Willard Pond, and every time I see it I think that this is how I want to live when…
On August 11th, 2010, LEAFY GREENS…
…and a few reds, are popping up in Emily’s vegetable garden at MacDowell Colony – we get some in our lunch if the hedgehogs don’t get to it…
On August 10th, 2010, “ANNA HALPRIN: EXPERIENCE AS DANCE”…
…the recent biography by Janice Ross – which I just finished today – of the dancer/choreographer (easy & narrow labels that are too small for her) who I…