Fabrics

I can neatly sew a button or hem, but beyond that I’m not fond of sewing. That’s probably because of a home ec class in middle school. The wrap-around skirt we sewed and were required to wear to class was less than flattering. Consequently, shopping instead of sewing became my go-to. But I love looking at fabrics. The myriad patterns, … Read More

Museum of Asian Art, San Francisco

On my final day in California, I visited with several friends. Michael is a volunteer at the Museum of Asian Art and suggested I meet him there. The current exhibit, he said, is a knockout. The show, Phoenix Kingdoms, displays recent bronze age findings from southern China. A majority of the pieces were excavated within the past twenty-five years, some … Read More