“I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist . . . Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.” – John Steinbeck One of the astonishing things about working at PGAV is that… Continue reading.
Over the course of one week in March of 2017, I experienced the re-birth of an institution, the start of a new life together, and celebrated a beautiful life well lived. All of the events of that week had a profound effect on me, and all of them taught me a little something about… Continue reading.
To do lists, bucket lists, packing lists – I just love writing and crossing off line after line. I’m definitely not alone when it comes to list-making, and one of the most famous of all the list-makers is Oprah and her round up of favorite things. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this list was inspired… Continue reading.
One step. Two steps. Breathe. My lungs are on fire. Legs please don’t give out. I have a whole hour of climbing this building still. These were just some of the thoughts running through my head as I raced up to the top of the Met building in downtown Saint Louis. It was the 9th… Continue reading.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt It’s one of my favorite events of the year: my annual lunch with the interns. This year they are Aoran, Hannah, Sarah, Jing, Amy, Peter, Nick, Blake, Marniece, and Casey. PGAV’s interns are very special to me. Perhaps… Continue reading.
[Taps microphone] Check. Check. I’d like to give a little PSA about Landscape Architecture. What is Landscape Architecture? Most people I encounter either have no idea or automatically connect it to your every day landscaper. The most common comments I get are, (1) “You should come do my house;” and, (2) “You must… Continue reading.