An instant of photojournalistic realness at a time when I though I was leaving that genre for a less narrative style.
Read MoreIntroducing Something Beautiful
Listen to a recording from a live improvised performance by Zakrocki, Mokrzewski, and Małkowski at Warsaw’s Eufemia.
Read MoreTranslating Różewicz
Read about the Różewicz poem fragments in the film by Nałęcki on display as part of the Wróblewski retrospective at MSN.
Read MoreEvenings in Warsaw
Photos of the remarkable Warsaw sky—part of a nascent series devoted to a view I’ve been admiring for more than ten years.
Read MoreA Poem for My Father
This year, my birthday gift for dad is a dedicated translation of the lyric Urania by Polish poet Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz.
Read MoreA Poem by Yeats
Here’s a favorite of mine, which I first discovered on a New York City subway ride in 2003, along with my Polish translation.
Read MoreOishii
Dinnertime scenes from a family inclined to make sushi at home, even if it means eating an hour or two later than expected.
Read MoreOvercast
A micro-essay linking my fondness for grey skies with the way subdued daylight contributes to a better experience of seeing.
Read More444
On my thirty-seventh birthday, I learned something about the number 37—and examined my feelings on numbers in general.
Read MoreThe Leica M (Typ 240)
A unique opportunity to test out an impressive camera has inspired a review probably more contemplative than practical.
Read MoreA Book Near and Dear
There is a new book out by an author I know well, and it features my photography, including a very special photo on the cover.
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Keeping Fresh Herbs Fresh
The secret to making those herbs last and last lies in giving them the attention they deserve as soon as you bring them home.
Read MoreBrownies: Recipe and Opinion
With simple ingredients, no beating until fluffy, and room for inexactness, here is one decadent treat that is easy to make.
Read MoreThose Lemon Bars
I don’t know of another dessert that travels so well and elicits quite as much awe as these amazing bars from David Lebovitz.
Read MoreDouble Disappearance
Four lucky shots combine to tell the story of one sunset over Warsaw—and raise questions about the sun’s trip across the sky.
Read MoreDo I Like People? A Quiz
A conceptual quiz I created long ago smacks of ennui—and seems right for April Fool’s Day, along with a cat I shot in 2008.
Read MoreBalanced
Springtime is about restoring balance, and one delicious path to balance consists of Asian foods and Asian mealtime practices.
Read MoreDogodniej
Background on a name and on the participatory design project that inspired a group of creative parents to solve some challenges.
Read MoreSome Background on Backgrounds
The image on your desktop has visual impact that affects your sight, mood, and thinking. Is yours in line with your needs?
Read MoreUnlearning to Not Sing
In grade school I was told that I have no talent for singing. In my mid-30s I’m finally discovering what I have been missing.
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