semi-daily musings from a sentimental fool.

now, focus.


Sunday, July 6, 2014

Look right, keep left, and listen up.



Alan Morrison, Fellow at Westminster University and our lead faculty member for this JHU Graduate Seminar.
Captain, my captain...this man is our fearless leader for the next two weeks and I'm already in love.  There's a twinkle in his eye and a hop in his step that truly defies description.  There are those who tried to tell me, but I had no idea what they were trying to say.  Today was wonderful. Clear enough skies and not bad crowds...and...well, nobody was run over trying to keep up with the gent. 

We saw the influence on London architecture of John Nash and the (at times) bombastic architectural metaphor that makes so much of these places what they are.  Today conjured up some things that I know from my former studies (art & architecture), as well as my current pursuits and I really found myself wishing someone would pinch me at times.

Sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste...they were all  stimulated today.  I cannot wait to see what tomorrow brings.