Art as Relationship
When art is done well, it mirrors the many facets of human connection. It whispers of relationship, beckoning beyond what is to what could be. Woodberry Kitchen creates great art. …
Lunchbox Wisdom
My grandfather turns 91, today. I love that picture of him because his expression captures the whimsical combination of surprise and joy that is rarely, simultaneously found in anyone else …
Tribute to a Storyteller
I’m mourning the loss of a great, Baltimore landmark today. DiPietro’s is closed after 50 years in business. Most of you don’t know Fred, or his barber shop, and while …
The Stouthearted Man
Every grimace and smile lights up the screen–the intense looks and clumsy maneuvers, the enthusiastic shouts and hand slaps. And the song–well, it certainly fits: “And I built a home/ …
Lessons From an All-Star
He’s got a Griffey-esque stance, the power of Babe Ruth, the humility of Lou Gherig, and an M356 bat. This season alone, Chris Davis has delighted Baltimore with 37 homers …
The Storyteller
We all have a story to tell. It’s built into the fabric of our DNA. Think about your earliest memories and what they say about your developing personality, your caregivers, …