These past four years between blogs (FOUR YEARS!), I’ve been writing for other people, mostly for the International Horn Society – editing other people’s work,
The Firebird (2004 article) – a response to the aftermath of terrorism
As daylight spreads over the scenes of yesterday evening’s unspeakably horrific series of terrorist attacks in Paris, people all over the world struggle to find

The creativity pas-de-deux
People who have dedicated their lives to the arts, or simply devoted themselves to making their lives a work of art, know well the feeling

Happy Red Quinoa, Fennel, and Strawberry Salad
Early June is the apotheosis of the strawberry in this part of Europe – you can hardly turn around twice without spying them in the
Vegan Refried Black Beans in my Luxembourg Kitchen
Luxembourg, my adopted home, is a crossroads for many culinary traditions, but Mexican cuisine isn’t among them. My husband is a San Antonio native as
Vegan Almond Butter Hummus, or painting with a restricted palate
This afternoon, 10 (mostly) Americans gathered at our friend’s 300-year-old farmhouse in Lorraine to celebrate Easter the traditional way: consuming copious quantities of home-cooked food