A mentor turns 100
Celebrating the indefatigable Liz Lyon on her 100th birthday!
All posts filed under: Historic Preservation
Posts about places that matter
Journeys
Travel that changed my perspective, expanded my horizons, and . . . in the process . . . shaped my life.
Passage from the Seychelles to Madagascar
A photographic review of our recent NTT tour of The Seychelles and Madagascar.
Oh, the places we’ve seen!
In 2025 we were certainly “off to great places.” Here’s a recap, with a hat tip to a children’s classic.
Pearl Harbor and the ongoing fight against fascism
Remembering the date that will live in infamy is as important now as it has ever been.
A wild dream, an old Victorian, and a few grapevines from a kind neighbor
Rich Moran chats with me about his memoir of how an old house and a vineyard changed his life.
Châteaux, cathedrals, cuisine, and charm
Photographs and historical notes to remember our recent visit to the Loire Valley.
May the wind always be at your back . . . but not too much wind
Photographs and music to remember our most recent visit to the Emerald Isle.
Richard Moe: A personal appreciation
Richard Moe, who passed away on September 15th, had a generous and expansive spirit.
Unexpected perspectives
An excerpt from an upcoming review of Thomas Schiff’s extraordinary “Civic Architecture Across America.”
MORE TO COME... 