Have you ever stopped to think about how architecture reflects our changing modes of communication?
Category: Commentary
Ode to Village Green
Last week*, I read the disturbing news that, after a “tumultuous year,” Barnes & Noble is being sold to a Hedge Fund company. I have such mixed reactions to this announcement. I’m thankful the book seller will stay open, but I really wonder what a hedge fund will know about selling – really, loving -- books. Having grown …
Where All Sides Face the Sun
This past Tuesday, my daughter came to me and said, “Hey mom, they’re putting black squares on social media today for Blackout Tuesday*.” I run multiple social media accounts, but hadn’t heard about this yet, so I quickly added black squares to all the accounts, including the ones that focus strongly on the Black community. …
Memorial Day Reflections
I can tell I've spent too much time on social media today, because my spirits have plummeted. Facebook needs to invent an emoji that combines anger and tears, because that is the emotion I feel most of the time these days. It has been a Memorial Day like no other. Normally, our family goes to …
My Own Brand of Resistence
Every week, I write an editorial for a newsletter of which I am Editor. I focus on writing informative or inspirational posts. I also occasionally add my own brand of humor. I choose to repost some of them here six months to a year later after they're written. I rarely write controversial or political posts. …
THAT Kind of Mom
I never expected to be the kind of mom who mourns the departure of her children every time they leave. No one ever warns you that, no matter what kind of mother you are, no matter the age of your child, the two of you will be tied, perpetually, by the heartstrings.
Out on a Limb 