Well I’m here in Malaga and I already feel the first impact of how traveling without Ron is going to limit sightseeing for all of us. Normally, on an airplane, the cabin crew got to know us right away because Ron ordered this drink he designed all by himself. The flight staff liked to ask […]
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Spain and France: Leaving the Silence
It feels like the central current of my life has been severed. Where I used to have a buddy, a dinner companion, Ted Lasso partner, yogurt run assistant, Seahawks critic…I have, instead, this silence. It is both similar to what I expected and completely different. I was able to envision the general feel of this […]
Chicago: Final post
One good thing about architects vs. Washington governors is that, when they offer to host a reception, they pre-slice the cheese so that I don’t have any issues serving myself this plate: And although the conversation of the esteemed MCHAP Prize architecture panel was generally above my understanding, I did gather something that my Chicago […]
Skyscraper lessons for acrophobics
I like Chicago. Sure, it’s known for the skyscrapers, which make me nervous in the same way that airplanes do, but I’m open to being convinced. One cool architectural theme of Chicago is the extraordinary parking prices. Prices this high are posted everywhere: Another thing I notice as I stroll around is that some of […]