illuminate history

Curiosity: forget “Cherchez la femme” (Look for the woman.) “Cherchez l’histoire.” (Look for the story.)

on pins & needles, again

I haven’t written a post for ages–but I’ve been working hard on my novel. One of my three main characters lived in Brooklyn for ~40 years, so Gary and I spent … Continue reading

April 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Now receiving visitors…

With no fanfare, Adele is finally ensconced in her new home: the American Gallery of the Portland Art Museum. Her installation was originally scheduled in mid-November, after an introductory lecture … Continue reading

January 18, 2014 · 4 Comments

Grandma’s perspective

My father was sent to Guam in January 1945. I was not yet two-and-a-half; Mother was pregnant with my sister Barbara, who was born August 22, 1945.  The three of … Continue reading

March 22, 2013 · 3 Comments