Henri Matisse is one of the 20th century’s most important artists. Although his art is intelligent and innovative, it portrays a world that is full of sunshine and kindness, dancing and music. People are comfortable with themselves and each other. His work is playful, colorful and quietly emotional. Continue reading
Author: klmalcolm2014
Nafplio, the Darling of the Peloponnese
The little town of Nafplio was the first capital of Greece after the Ottoman Turks got the boot in 1822. I can’t help but wonder how different Nafplio would be if the capital hadn’t been moved to Athens. It is just so adorable. And, well, Athens is not.
Zanzibar and My Personal Best
I just completed a triathlon in Zanzibar. In case you are not as athletic as I apparently am, a triathlon is an event involving a 10 kilometer (6.20 mile) run, a 40 kilometer (24.85 mile) bike ride and a 1.5 kilometer (.93 mile) swim. Of course, my accomplishment was completely by accident. Continue reading
God’s House in Tanzania
Some people call churches “god’s house.” But a church is a building made by humans to honor god. The real god’s house is the 12,000 square miles of the Serengeti ecosystem. Continue reading
Jambo Tanzania!
Jambo means “hello” in Swahili and I hear it all day long in Tanzania because Tanzania is such a friendly place. Continue reading
A Very Nice Hotel and a Very Large Slum in Nairobi, Kenya
I can’t believe I am in Kenya….and I can’t believe I am in Kenya and spending most of my time in my hotel. It is a very nice hotel. The staff are really friendly and Chris, the door man, is my new BFF. The rooms are lovely and the overpriced food is good. The bartender makes the best ginger mojito you can imagine. Continue reading
Hijab
Audrey Hepburn
When I was in Greece this year, a well-intended young Greek woman told me that my adopted Muslim daughter, Nahid, should not wear a hijab if she wants to be accepted in Greece. I guess I wasn’t surprised at her comment but it gave me something to think about. Continue reading
Art and Heart in Northern Italy
Five days in Milan, Venice and Florence is not enough but it was enough for a wonderful detour on my way home from Greece. These three Northern Italian cities were once rich and powerful city-states and remain important cultural centers with strong local economies. Well, duh, it’s Italy! Continue reading
