Public Art in Rhode Island – 2
A short while ago, I wrote to present some public art displays in Rhode Island. We continued the search and saw several more murals last Sunday. Chasing Public Art Continues The starting point was the...
View ArticleProvidence Journal Photography Department Reunion 2023
When we decided to settle in Rhode Island in the mid-1970s, one of the standards of daily life was a subscription to The Providence Journal or ProJo. Although TV stations gave daily news, the length of...
View ArticleÇakırağa Konağı
Many years ago, thirty-six to be precise, I was on my first sabbatical from Providence College and went to Turkey earlier than usual. Jan and Elif came to join me there when Elif’s school ended....
View ArticleFifth Anniversary of Our Loss Binnaz Melin
We, and many others, are remembering Binnaz with fond memories and all the good she has done for so many people. Binnaz Melin Challenges overcome. Flowers blossomed. A life well lived. 1941-2018
View ArticleHappy Holidays 2023
We Wish You Happy Holidays and a Happy, Healthy New Year. This is a post that essentially summarizes our 2023 in words and photographs. There are many photographs; feel free to skip any. We wanted to...
View ArticleThe Oracle’s Horizons
Our friend, and highly accomplished ceramic artist Nermin Kura will have a new exhibit in Ankara titled The Oracle’s Horizons. As I write this article, she is in Ankara busy with the details of the...
View ArticleHappy Mother’s Day 2024
Starting with Jan and Elif, then to our mothers Ruth and Nevber, I wish a happy Mother’s Day to all mothers. They have a special place in our lives and deserve our gratitude. Happy Mother’s Day!
View ArticleHappy Holidays 2024
Holiday Greetings As we approach the end of 2024 and prepare for 2025, I wish everyone a happy holiday season and a happy new year. I hope 2025 will be better than 2024. Looking Back We entered 2024 in...
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