2020 Life Lessons

What have I learned in 2020? Gratitude for a roof over my head, food in the cupboards, a paycheck, and my community that has pulled together in new and exciting ways to be the change for which we have been waiting. I learned, though I did not want to, that Read more

By Karin, ago

My BFF Jennifer Simpson

Jennifer passed away suddenly on December 12. Words are failing me now so I will let Jennifer speak for her amazing self.  Her words are always valuable.

By Karin, ago

Interview with Mythologica

Earlier this year I was interviewed by the amazing women of the Fates and Graces Mythologium for their newly launched Mythologica newsletter, that you can subscribe to for free. The Mythologium is a … conference and retreat for mythologists and mythophiles. Scholars of mythology present their work and spark inspiration Read more

By Karin, ago

Photography and the Pandemic

As a teenager, I had an old professional camera with accordion extension when you opened it similar to the ones in this photo. It was a hand-me-down camera from my uncle, Svante Löfgren, the Swedish journalist. It was old because he was born in 1918 and spent 80 years as Read more

By Karin, ago

Parks and COVID-19

As we are all growing weary of the the pandemic and all the many adjustments to our daily lives, parks have become our refuge. Here in San Diego where I live, parks were closed for some time and then finally reopened.  I am fortunate to live in a part of Read more

By Karin, ago