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Madinat al Zahra – Take 1
I have to admit that I’m subject to a virtual timer for visiting historical sites. I’m good for about two hours at a site or museum, at which point my brain is overcome with wonder and I can take no more. For big places, say the Louvre or Pompeii, I just have to walk away…
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Themes & variations in 3 movements
After walking and walking in an old, old city, patterns have taken shape. Ghosts of one type or another have coalesced, gathered, and introduced themselves. Here’s three such things which took some time to recognize as thematic. Three discernible patterns that I’ve enjoyed imagining were real, then verified, all the while working through some hypothetical…
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February in Photos
February 2025, Córdoba, España — Somewhere in Córdoba. And then… somewhere else in Córdoba. In February, we didn’t leave Córdoba. We were too consumed with building furniture so we could, you know, furnish an apartment. Priorities are priorities. But I promised you photos. Julio Romero de Torres is a big deal in Córdoba. With good…
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Ironwork: scrolling beauties for strolling neighborhoods.
The daily dog walk has presented oohs and ahs, the likes of which never cease to fascinate and stimulate, especially seeing the outcome of the artist’s creativity. One such creation is the amazing iron scroll work done here in Spain. It covers many windows, doors, garage entrances, and patio entries. It is used for security,…