by Jeffrey Scherer | Jan 3, 2018 | Art, Cultural, drawing, Health, People, Philosphy |
Leaving oneself is a bold act that can not be undone. 2018 marks the beginning of my 8th decade on this planet. I have moved linearly through time—and along that journey I have collided with many folks. Some of these collusions have bruised me; others have...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Dec 31, 2017 | Cultural, People, Philosphy, Social, Work |
As with anything, we make our own story and lives by how we interact with others, ourselves and those we don’t even know. Our actions, large and small, impact those we see and can not see. 2017 (or 11 or 2) was a tough year for me and, I realize, many others....
by Jeffrey Scherer | Dec 26, 2017 | Art, Cultural, Health, People, Philosphy, Social, writing |
After reading Maria Popova’s recent blog post, In Praise of the Telescopic Perspective: A Reflection on Living Through Turbulent Times, I was reminded that at the end of each year we collectivley try and assess the year’s events and attempt, through...
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...
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