For over twenty years I taught Russian literature to high school seniors. I admired the depth of the Russian soul, the great writings of Pushkin,...
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Reflections on the Actions, Outrage and Heartbreak of 1968 Every January, when we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., it is a time...
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(This is from my graduation speech for the International Handwork Program, given on December 10, 2023) My mother crochets the edges of handkerchiefs and embroiders...
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The bulk of my teaching career has been with adolescents. As challenging as it could be at times, I have loved that work. Yet, while...
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My translator and friend Minfeng Wang spoke of the word Involution, which, in China, has become a buzzword affecting all aspects of life. In particular,...
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We visited the German Hat Museum in Lindenberg. It was fascinating to walk through three hundred years of hat fashion. Not only did we learn...
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My dear friend Audrey flew in from Washington, DC in May and we drove into the Sierras near the entrance to Lake Tahoe and into...
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Each of our lives is more fascinating than any novel. It may not rival grand romances or thrilling moments that catch your breath, but it’s...
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