Month: May 2015

Windhover—Where the Mind Can Hover

Written by diana on May 26, 2015. Posted in Art, Buddhism, Local travel. 2 Comments on Windhover—Where the Mind Can Hover

Zen Fountain Over Memorial Day Weekend I visited Windhover, the new spiritual and contemplation center on Stanford University’s campus, a minimalist architectural style suggesting Zen and personal renewal. Windhover takes its name from the series of five giant paintings by the internationally renowned Bay Area figurative artist Nathan...

Aldea—“An Epicurean Hamlet”

Written by diana on May 19, 2015. Posted in Restaurants, Travel (Domestic). 1 Comment on Aldea—“An Epicurean Hamlet”

Aldea drama We ate at the fabulous Aldea, a Michelin star restaurant in Manhattan’s Flatiron neighborhood, and for those of you who are going to be in New York City, this is our new gourmet discovery. Aldea means “village” or “hamlet” in Spanish and is a blend of Portuguese and Spanish small plates. Chef Mendes’s menu is eclectic, highly...

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”—The Mystery Life of a Savant

Written by diana on May 11, 2015. Posted in Theater: plays and musicals. 4 Comments on “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”—The Mystery Life of a Savant

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Two weeks ago we saw “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”, the theatrical adaptation of Mark Haddon’s 2003 young adult novel on Broadway, after it had become a record-breaking sensation in London, and now has been nominated for six Tony awards, including Best Play, Best Leading...

Life of Cats: Selections from the Hiraki Ukiyo-e Collection

Written by diana on May 5, 2015. Posted in Art, Unhealed Wound. 3 Comments on Life of Cats: Selections from the Hiraki Ukiyo-e Collection

Calling all cat-lovers! Recently we had the delightful experience of seeing the “Life of Cats” exhibit at the New York branch of the Japan Society. It’s a beautiful show, greeting us with a custom-made wooden gateway as a portal into the world of cats and the almost irrational, inordinate affection some of us bestow on these sentient...

Month: May 2015

Windhover—Where the Mind Can Hover

Aldea—“An Epicurean Hamlet”

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”—The Mystery Life of a Savant

Life of Cats: Selections from the Hiraki Ukiyo-e Collection

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