The opening lines could come from the prophet Isaiah to our present age.  What can easily be mislabelled as graffiti might well be viewed as a word (in pictures) to our times.  The carefully crafted Read More …

The naming of houses and statues and birthplaces in the South of France is not only of historical significance but also of an unwritten desire to belong.  To be part of. When visiting the museum Read More …

The umbrellas perched around city hall carry more than message.  The month of October is focused on breast cancer awareness in France.  The run for fun and funds was today.  Pink shirts everywhere.  Somewhere/somehow the Read More …

In the entrance way to an exhibit of modern art in Bordeaux the neon flashes like a Las Vegas Boulevard.  The message altered by geography and social need. Underneath the blue neon glow the message Read More …

The largest reflecting pool captures wind and broken images.  The Doppler effect of waves in the water cancels a perfect reflection.  The building a reflection of former glory.  I sometimes wish mirrors were that kind Read More …

In a world of inside out and upside down it may be important to look beyond the surface and see what goes on behind the veil, behind the curtain, behind the packaging and even before Read More …

The shared butternut and squash Gorgonzola appetizer was garnished with nuts and berries and grapes and nut butters.  Visually an unexpected guest at our Thanksgiving table. Now in France  Thanksgiving Canadian style is no big Read More …

In Bordeaux there is a civic park that caters to all generations.  Wheel chair friendly, kids playground, plants and hedges and even a duck pond.  The business of getting all your ducks in a row Read More …

The warmth of family and the geography of the “great white north” were discongruent this past weekend.  On the road between Edmonton and Terrace we experienced one day of drizzling rain.  On the visits and Read More …