Little Journeys

Hooked on Signs

  I grew up in a house of collectibles, as my mother collected antique bells, buttons, tea-leaf china, figurines, and thimbles, among other things. But she was not a hoarder, in the negative sense of the word. Her collections were always…

Reflections at the Hull-House

  In our often-frenzied pursuit of the “objects” made by Arts and Crafts craftsmen, we often forget about the “objectives” of the Arts and Crafts reformers. Along with their goal of raising the status of craftsmen to that previously…

Journey to Chicago

  I was in Chicago on business not long ago and finished my work with just enough time to be able to treat myself to a few hours at one of the downtown museums. Naturally, my first thought was to walk over to the Art Institute to visit…

Among the Tombstones

  Like many of you who love history, I am drawn to cemeteries.   Nothing morbid or macabre, just a fascination with everything from the architectural style of the tombstones and the names of the deceased to the tantalizing clues…

Bruce’s New Addition

  I was talking with a friend this week who is undergoing a major mid-life career change, one not totally her idea at first, I suspect, but one which suddenly has her feeling something she hasn’t felt for some time – excitement.   If…

Fallingwater

  One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was this:  “Pick a simple task and do it better than anyone else.” I can’t say that I always have, but it has guided me through 14 books and 33 Arts and Crafts Conferences.     Last…

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