Last week was framed by interesting cultural events. On Tuesday, I attended the Walla Walla Symphony concert. They performed Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, embellished by graphic novel back projections depicting the story of his wife, Alma Maria Schindler. On Thursday, I...

Last week I traveled to my hometown. Most trips to Port Townsend, I drive. The 800 mile round trip, though long, has much scenic variety, and I really enjoy the independence of having my own transportation. But last week, it being February, I traveled by plane (and...

This week I've traveled to the western side of the state for a family visit. It's a journey via plane, light rail, bus, ferry, car and tomorrow will involve a shuttle back to the airport. But besides all these fancy conveyances, what has moved me this week? What I'm...

Have you ever noticed that sometimes certain themes pop up at the same time? At the moment, I’m reading three different books from three different sources for three different reasons. Yet common factors overlap between them.   Like reading a series?   Not at...

Okay Lily, okay 9, it’s finally here! Tomorrow, after a month of rehearsals for the adults and many months of rehearsals for the students, we will be performing in the Washington Ballet Academy’s production of Sleeping Beauty.   I’m nervous!   I’m thrilled!...

I would love to stop thinking about all the bad policies being implemented via executive order by the new administration. For someone (that is, the president) who has spent years ranting about government overreach, some of the dictates are complete contradictions to...