Essays

A Café of Connections: Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places

Chance encounters during travels often reveal new worlds and perspectives, and meeting Isa Seyran was one such experience. On a visit to my daughter, we discovered Isa\’s Mediterranean coffee truck, nestled in a serene courtyard. Isa, an artist at heart and a passionate lover of poetry, dreams of turning his café into a hub for artistic collaborations and deep discussions. His story, from the slums of Istanbul to waiting on dignitaries in America, is as inspiring as his vision. Isa\’s café is a warm, welcoming space where minds and hearts connect, a much-needed refuge in our disconnected world.

Starry Nights

This past week my son and I attended the Van Gogh immersive experience. The kaleidoscopic exhibit was a perfect blend of the old and the new, with the display of the artist’s iconic works along with 360 projections of his paintings.

Presence

Suddenly, Leo stops and stares into the distance. My eyes follow his gaze. There, basking in the rays of the sun streaming through the thicket, stands a stag, aglow.

As It Is

What a marvel of nature! Every petal, every leaf, every stem flawlessly created in a few, simple strokes with ease by the greatest artist that lives.

Why Do We Love Our Pets So Much?

Pets teach us to love unconditionally they say, in a way all of mankind must learn to love. But is their love truly unconditional?