Saturday, February 27, 2010

Gypsy Innkeepers

Aired on The California Report Magazine on Friday, February 26, 2010.

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201002261630/e

Lots of folks fantasize about spending their lives on the road, traveling wherever, whenever. But few do it. On a recent trip to Desert Hot Springs north of Palm Springs, I met a couple in their 50s who really did take to the road. This aired as part of the series "Turning Points," profiling Californians who make life-altering decisions.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Modernism Week in Palm Springs

Aired on KQED's The California Report Magazine on Friday, February 12, 2010.

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201002121630/c

Besides the great weather and gorgeous mountains, is also boasts spectacular examples of mid-century modern architecture. This weekend, fans of modern design will flock to Palm Springs for the fifth annual Modernism Week. I paid a visit, and learned about my own grandparents' role in the creation of Palm Springs' style.

(there's a slideshow, too!)