…after just three days in Rome is cruel, but I have to return for a few lectures (at the Growing Power urban agriculture conference in Milwaukee and the American Society of Landscape Architects annual conference in Washington D.C.) this weekend, and as usual I get a window seat, treated to a great long sunset with ..
…were established as part of the new Rome Sustainable Food Project spearheaded by Alice Waters (in beds originally created for cut flowers in the Bass Garden behind the Academy) have been on my mind since I first found out that I would be coming here a few months ago – and I am finally here ..
…American Style can be viewed out my 4th floor studio window looking down on the Academy entry court from Via Angelo Masina, m..
…is where I have finally arrived in a daze – showing up at the doorstep at 8am from Fiumicino, being handed an envelope with my keys and basic information by Luca at the front gate, getting some help with my two modest suitcases up to see my apartment and studio on the 4th floor, and ..
….through that horrible place known as ATL and can’t wait to get to the o..
…and spending time with family for a last day before my Italian departure in th..
…flying out of Manchester Airport, and sad to say goodbye to Summer, Peterborough, Bicycle rides into town, MacDowell, Schelling Studio, Willard Pond, Silver Lake, Hedgehogs, Wild Turkeys, Deer, Loons, Mice, Mica Deposits, and lunc..
…perhaps the one responsible for invading the MacDowell Colony veggie garden, showed up this morning to casually sit back on his haunches under the apple tree out my window, taking his time eating an entire apple down to..
…is looking great towards the end of the season, producing butternut squash, tomatoes, and lots of lea..
…the amazing documentary that tells the story of Osama bin Laden’s former bodyguard was shown to us tonight by the director Laura Poitras, also in residence here at MacDowell Colony. (website) ‘The Oath’ tells the story of Abu Jandal, Osama bin Laden’s former bodyguard, and Salim Hamdan, a prisoner at Guantanamo Bay Prison and the ..
…made it feel cozy on this cool rainy day, but I realized that it was a bit too early – not quite cold enough, flu not drawing properly – after the place got a bit smokey, but it was..
…over the meadow where crazy mobs of large dragonflies have been zigging and zagging all day to dine on recently hatched insects – as seen on the way back from a communal dinner to the secluded studio where I am returning to work for ..
…is the gorgeous place of dramatic bouldered shores where I spent the day – packing more supplies than I usually do for a week long trip – alternately spending the time lounging, snacking, reading, swimming, canoeing, sunning and stretching on the swimming float – yes ..
…is spotted on a l..
…and the gentle masses descend on the typically peaceful retreat for an afternoon – plus a three hour open studio with visits from curious locals, tourists, and art enthusiasts eager to engage in conversation that leaves me hoarse – followed by 7pm dance party (just right for my typical 9:30pm bedtime) which involves hours of ..
…that I have worn everyday for the past few months are super comfortable, compostable, and gradually conforming to the contours of my feet over time – are my new favorite footwear of all time – which I originally purchased at the Opening Ceremony store in L.A., and though they were only $30, they seemed somehow ..
…from 1970 by Lawrence Halprin – is a book that I’ve had kicking around for a while – but after reading the Anna Halprin biography, I was inspired to pick it up again – and it lays out a brilliant vision for scoring urban space – my particular favorite is the score for the Driftwood ..
…is what we walk past on our way to Willard Pond, and every time I see it I think that this is how I want to live when I grow..
…and a few reds, are popping up in Emily’s vegetable garden at MacDowell Colony – we get some in our lunch if the hedgehogs don’t get to..
…the recent biography by Janice Ross – which I just finished today – of the dancer/choreographer (easy & narrow labels that are too small for her) who I LOVE, whose work (especially “Parades & Changes”) inspires me, whose approach to teaching & practice changed the way I thought about my own work & practice, whose ..
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