Remembering Pittsburgh’s Concordia Club
For 135 years, the Concordia Club stood at the center of Jewish social life in Pittsburgh. My father worked there for many years, and as a teenager I took ballroom dance lessons in its elegant ballroom.…
How Are Photos Chosen for Flickr Explore?
Flickr explains the algorithm, at least a little.…
The Bureau: France’s Riveting Spy Drama
The Bureau (Le Bureau des Légendes) is a gripping French spy series created by Éric Rochant for Canal+. It follows the daily life and missions of agents in the DGSE—France’s equivalent of the CIA—head…
Abram Enzel (1916 - 1994)
The story of my father, Abram Enzel: Holocaust survivor…
Scotland
I posted a gallery of photos from my recent trip through Scotland, capturing everything from the historic streets to the Highlands. You can view the full collection here: Scotland Photo Gallery.…
A Lesson in Staying Awake
I hadn't come to Scotland for Italian food. But an empty dining room and a full one are telling you something.…
Blogroll
The internet used to feel smaller — and more human. People wrote blogs simply to share ideas, stories, and discoveries, not to chase clicks or ad revenue. Those days aren’t gone entirely. Here are some of my favorite blogs that still carry that spirit.…
Mathphotographer: Thoughtful Analysis in a YouTube World of Hype
Why do I trust Mathphotographer? It isn’t just the rigorous camera reviews. In a YouTube landscape dominated by hype and salesmanship, Mathias Born offers something increasingly rare: thoughtful analysis from someone who appears to be creating for the love of photography.…
The Weight of History: Reflecting on Poland After My Visit
A proud, complicated country with a painful past.…