Gaudi in Vercelli

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

Antoni Gaudi’s architecture challenged the idea that buildings needed geometrical design.  If you’ve visited Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, you know what I’m talking about.  On my trip to Vercelli, Italy, this reflection reminded me that twisted can also be beautiful.  The contrast with Greek columns offers two perspectives at once.

Venice Under Wraps

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

This was taken in St. Mark’s square.  Something most tourists don’t even see, but then maybe my eye is a bit different.  We just went to Venice by train for two days.  There are absolutely no tourists there (well, a few maybe).  It was surreal.  Usually the place is packed, but now after COVID there…