Memory, continuity, and identity
A graduate seminar on preservation gave me the chance to discuss why old places matter.
All posts filed under: Historic Preservation
Ukraine and the myths of war
As Ukraine braces for an invasion, my thoughts turn to the places and people from a 2006 visit.
There is always time for kindness
There’s always time to be kind: good thoughts for Valentine’s Day during a winter break.
The past and future of historic houses of worship
Tom Frank’s “Historic Houses of Worship” makes an eloquent case for these community landmarks.
Tolerance, awareness, and religious freedom
Religious freedom requires tolerance and awareness that are too often in short supply.
Pearl Harbor: 80 years later the memory is more important than ever
On the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, it is more important than ever to remember why the U.S. went to war.
Not our masters, but our guides
The past has much to teach us. Yet elders are not our masters, but guides.
Always read the plaque
Roman Mars encouragers us to be on the lookout for stories embedded in our built environment.
Architecture, art, and craft in Asheville
Great communities connect people to place, know where they want to go, and work tirelessly to make it happen.
Affirming sacred worth, restoring human dignity, and sabotaging the shame of poverty
Captivated by a life-affirming fresco.
MORE TO COME... 