Peter and I decided to come to Estonia before Latvia because my grand piano that I bought two years ago was an Estonia piano made at the piano factory here. Once we knew we could get a tour, we made the decision to spend some time in the city of Tallinn. The owner of the […]
While In Bulgaria
Two of the seminars I have done so far have been fairly large – 70 to 100 people. The Cine-Libri seminar in Bulgaria was part of a film festival and focused on adaptation. My friend and former agent, Julian Friedman, discussed the business aspects of adaptation and I talked about the writing aspects of adapting […]
Labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral
When Notre Dame in Paris caught on fire, Peter and I decided that even the stone cathedrals are not invulnerable and that if we wanted to see Chartres, we should do it on this trip. We purposely got a hotel room that was close and also had a view and so we spent some of […]
Red Seats & Mushrooms In Copenhagen
I just finished my first teaching assignment on our trip – two days at the Danish film school. I have taught in Copenhagen four times in the last 20+ years and three times for this Danish film school which is fairly new. I love this venue! These red theater seats are so cheerful and it’s […]
ON TRAVELING KINDNESSES
Peter and I have really noticed on this trip how very kind so many people are. Several times I had to ask if I was on the right train on the subway or have somebody clarify the circle line versus the district line in London and the person I asked would very willing to help […]
Westminster Friends Meeting – London
Many of my readers know that I am a Quaker and a member of the Colorado Springs Friends meeting. Peter and I met in Quaker meeting in 1983 and I have been a Quaker since 1970. We really enjoy going to Quaker meetings around the world and went to the Westminster Friends meeting in London […]