Hello from Greece! The photos below were taken at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. We were lucky enough to have the fabulous Dr. Diotima Liantini as our guide. The museum is a treasure trove of precious Greek antiquities. Without Diotima, one would have difficulty knowing where to start [...]
Hello. It's been a long time! The last time I wrote a blog post was Spring 2023 and that post was about Cherry Blossoms. What happened to summer? What happened to Fran's writing? Some people have asked me if I've taken them off my mailing list. I would never [...]
Two days ago, on Sunday, I went to see the cherry blossoms at the University of Washington campus. It was raining and, yet, the campus was filled with people admiring the blossoms. I am so happy I brought out my Leica camera for the occasion. Enjoy the photos scattered throughout [...]
Yesterday marked two years since my sister Toni died from COVID-19. I am proud to say I had the honor of tending to her during her last months on earth. I am relieved to say that during her last months of life, she was not alone. I still miss her. [...]
This blog post brings you wishes for a Happy New Year filled with joy, peace, love, the best of health, and much success in all your endeavors. What a year this has been! I feel fortunate to have time to reflect on this past year. I take this time to [...]
