What a lovely day, all around. We walked the two blocks of Main Street in Saluda, shared wonderful conversation and a meal with the very engaging Scott Derks and Hank Stallworth, enjoyed the stroll up to Pearson’s Falls, and popped over to Tryon to see the...
Read moreBotanical Gardens of Asheville, North Carolina – April 2019
Botanical Gardens sounds too manicured and fancy! This is a lovely, wooded park that is free and open to the public. Very chill. I don’t want to misrepresent myself as actually knowing much about wildflowers. My nature-loving Daddy-o helped me caption these!!...
Read moreTot Shabbat Passover, Asheville, North Carolina – April 2019
It was SO INCREDIBLY DELIGHTFUL to celebrate Passover at the Asheville Jewish Community Center’s weekly Musical Tot Shabbat. My friend Penny White, who I met when she was singing and playing guitar when *I* was a kid, has made a career out of the transformative power...
Read moreGirls for a Change, Richmond, Virginia – March 2019
I cannot say enough about how much Girls for a Change or its powerhouse founder and director Angela Patton captivated my mind and my heart. The philosophy of the organization is to hear, support and resource the girls in bringing their vision of what is possible into...
Read moreChad’s Hometown, Richmond, Virginia – March 2019
I met my old L.A. housemate and dear friend in his hometown of Richmond for the “Chad Coleman, This Is Your Life!” Tour. What an honor to have someone share their life story with you, and introduce you to their family by blood and by love. ❤️ Chad’s...
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