architecture

Around town: Carlyle House

Alexandria, Virgina, built in 1753.     The subtle six-inch projection of the central bay belies the even spacing…

What’s Wrong with This Picture?

Perhaps you recognize this little acrylic rendering to be of Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate south of Alexandria,…

two hours on the ground in Rome

A rare Mediterranean cyclone severely whittled two days in Rome down to a few hours.  Rome is like…