by Jeffrey Scherer | Dec 24, 2017 | Building, Cultural, Health, Philosphy, Social, Travel |
The year began with my leaving Mexico on New Year’s Eve for a year in Italy. But 2017 actually began October 1, 2016 when I formally retired from the company I founded on October 1, 1981 with Tom Meyer and Garth Rockcastle: Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd....
by Jeffrey Scherer | Nov 4, 2017 | Architect, Art, Art Schools, Building, Cultural, Philosphy, Teaching, Travel |
Week 43 in Florence began with my first lesson with Davide Barbini, my former instructor at The Angel Academy of Art. I chose Davide because of his experience with color, his keen eye and his innate understanding of the needs of the neophyte student. My first lesson...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Sep 3, 2017 | Building, Cultural, People, Philosphy, Social |
Week 35 started with a national crisis after Hurricane Harvey slammed into Houston, Texas. This event created havoc in the southwest coastal areas of Texas. On Facebook, I posted the statement Place not Prayer will save Houston. Several folks wondered what I meant...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Aug 29, 2017 | Building, Cultural, People, Philosphy, Social, Travel |
Week 34 was spent in Minnesota dealing with a dental appointment, recovering from the light-treatment of my scalp and visiting with friends. I was also able to meet with Dan Vercruysse, Kate Michaud and Eric Amel (the recipients of the first three awards—and now on...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Apr 28, 2016 | Architect, Philosphy |
We can only be within ourselves when we know the place others posses within us. We can never be free of the burdens imposed, permanently or temporarily, by the boundaries of power or relationships. Each day I try to unravel the interwoven influences that place, people...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Dec 6, 2015 | Architect, Cultural, People, Philosphy, Social |
Today, like most days, I work at trying to stay focused and in my element. Living in Mexico, and I suspect anywhere, there are many distractions keeping me from that goal. While some distractions are self-inflicted and fun (like FaceBook), most are merely daily...
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