Winter is Coming: the Persephone

Winter is Coming: the Persephone

Who tells the stories? Legend has it that the Greek god of the Underworld, Hades, desired the young Persephone, goddess of Spring. So he asked his brother, Zeus, if he could have her as his ”bride”. Will it surprise you to know that Persephone was 

Seeds in the Wind

Seeds in the Wind

When friends become friends because of the most (un)likely series of events. As always, it began with coffee and seeds.

DNA

DNA

A few years ago, I started a “Paired Up” musical playlist and it still remains on active rotation. The list’s theme is how two songs, regardless of genre, time, language, or geography, can be connected. Maybe one is straightforward such as a newer cover of 

New York City ~ A City of Tall Dreams

New York City ~ A City of Tall Dreams

I was recently in New York City, surrounded by tall buildings reaching towards the sky. I felt a sense of excitement while standing and looking up to the tops of the buildings. I also loved being on the rooftops, where one can see the entire 

Samurai at The High Museum

Samurai at The High Museum

Occasionally, I will enter a space and know immediately that what is in store will be extraordinary. That was the case when I first entered the exhibition, “Samurai”, which is currently at the High. With the exhibition being displayed in several adjoining galleries, each room 

Labor

Labor

During my three-month artist residency in Pullman at the mosnart visiting artist project, I challenged myself to be leisurely in a neighborhood defined by labor. I posed questions to myself: do we value labor over leisure? Has leisure become labor? Must we produce perpetually? Do 

Pleasure Principle

Pleasure Principle

Whether it’s chatting over drinks, laughing between a spoonful of Hawaiian ice, delving deeply over the most exquisite dishes or tasting everything our world has to offer, I love being with my parents. Recently, we hit the ground running. Well, that’s what we always do.

The Real Thing, Baby

The Real Thing, Baby

From the August Archives My grandmama was named Lillian and every time I see lilies, I am wrapped up in her warm embrace. With the exception of my mom, no one has taught me more about the pleasure of food and sharing it with others.  

Onion Dip for Breakfast at the Beyoncé concert!

Onion Dip for Breakfast at the Beyoncé concert!

Unlike any other concert that I’ve attended, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour Concert seemed to be as much about her fans and those who attended, as it was about her. Perhaps, it’s like the song goes, “We Are One”.  Her fans identify with her.  As we entered 

R & R

R & R

Sometimes we want to pack in so much goodness that we find ourselves running. We most definitely experienced that this weekend. As we idly drank cold drinks and looked beyond the pool to the lovely lake, I thought of the historic Chowan Beach in North