So, Nina got back from her week-long research cruise last night, and she organized a picnic for today. We set sail at around 9:30 am, and once we reached deeper waters we stopped for some homemade muffins and coffee. It was already warm out, and Conan threw himself into the water almost immediately, probably paddling […]
My sculpting classes vary in focus and length and age. I often encounter talent, and every student is unique in his or her own way… And yet, I must take note of a particular student who has remarkable potential. The kid is in his freshman year of college, which I guess means he’s around nineteen […]
In my last post I said these winter days are beautiful, but today I woke up with very little patience for the snow. Looking out the window I could barely make out the car parked outside for all the snow piled everywhere, and the chill seeping through the glass reminded me how cold the floor […]
Is there anything more beautiful than winter in Vermont? I think not. The crisp, clear air, the snow… It’s refreshing. Today, I went skiing with a bunch of the guys. We left our wives at my place; Nina is very fond of playing hostess. She spent all morning baking gingerbread men, all with intricate patterns […]