In this week's Atlanta Folk, I had great fun digging into the many contributions of musician, producer, and AAFFM President Emeritus Chris Moser to our music community. #atlantafolk #substack #scotsirish #music #musichistory #atlantahistory #folkmusic
Atlanta Folk #6: Chris Moser
The song that started it all, some AAFFM history, and a producer extraordinaire
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December 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In this week's Atlanta Folk, I had great fun digging into the many contributions of musician, producer, and AAFFM President Emeritus Chris Moser to our music community. #atlantafolk #substack #scotsirish #music #musichistory #atlantahistory #folkmusic
In this issue of Travels with K, it's 1969 and my great-aunt is off to teach in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a couple of years. Lots of great pictures and stories to come. #thailand #chiangmai #cmis #womenstravel #familyhistory #substack #historysky
#51: September 1969 / Chiang Mai, Thailand
Beginning a new adventure!
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December 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
In this issue of Travels with K, it's 1969 and my great-aunt is off to teach in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a couple of years. Lots of great pictures and stories to come. #thailand #chiangmai #cmis #womenstravel #familyhistory #substack #historysky
In this issue of #downwindwine: life lessons from sailboat racing, a concert to benefit kids in Ukraine, and other odds and ends. #sailing #photography #music #substack #emotions #synergy
Downwind Wine: Issue #9
Reefing the main, emotional roundness, music, a little synergy, and a unicorn centipede
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December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In this issue of #downwindwine: life lessons from sailboat racing, a concert to benefit kids in Ukraine, and other odds and ends. #sailing #photography #music #substack #emotions #synergy
In this week's Atlanta Folk, I intervewed WRFG's Mark Gilson, host of the "What the Folk?!" show. He had so many great stories to tell...Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, John Lewis, Frank Hamilton, and, believe it or not, Larry Flynt. #folkmusic #atlanta #wrfg #aaffm #musichistory
Atlanta Folk #4: What the Folk?! @ WRFG
Interview with Mark Gilson; folk music all around
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December 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
In this week's Atlanta Folk, I intervewed WRFG's Mark Gilson, host of the "What the Folk?!" show. He had so many great stories to tell...Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, John Lewis, Frank Hamilton, and, believe it or not, Larry Flynt. #folkmusic #atlanta #wrfg #aaffm #musichistory
In this episode of Travels with K, it's 1969 and Katharine is in transition from Tehran to Chiang Mai for a new teaching assignment. We've got an Iranian toy vendor, a Sikh wedding, a visit to Rome, and a few other odds and ends. #womenstravel #historysky #tehran #iran #rome #thailand
#50: Summer 1969, odds and ends
Engagement calendar, Sikh wedding, Rome, and getting ready for Thailand
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December 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In this episode of Travels with K, it's 1969 and Katharine is in transition from Tehran to Chiang Mai for a new teaching assignment. We've got an Iranian toy vendor, a Sikh wedding, a visit to Rome, and a few other odds and ends. #womenstravel #historysky #tehran #iran #rome #thailand
In this issue of #atlantafolk, we look back at nearly 50 years of John McCutcheon in Atlanta, and learn about the Ukrainian bandura. #bandura #johnmccutcheon #folkmusic #atlanta
Atlanta Folk #3: Past and Present
AAFFM's beginning, John McCutcheon, and the Ukrainian bandura
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November 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
In this issue of #atlantafolk, we look back at nearly 50 years of John McCutcheon in Atlanta, and learn about the Ukrainian bandura. #bandura #johnmccutcheon #folkmusic #atlanta
In the latest issue of Downwind Wine, a reminder that two things can be true at once, music on a Chinese zither, and reflections on living and dying. #substack #music #photography
Downwind Wine: Issue #8
Yes/and, folk music, and walking each other home
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In the latest issue of Downwind Wine, a reminder that two things can be true at once, music on a Chinese zither, and reflections on living and dying. #substack #music #photography
Check out the newly-launched Atlanta Folk newsletter, an exploration into the world of folk music in the Atlanta area. In installment #2 I visit the Frank Hamilton School's music swap & shop, go to a Sparky & Rhonda Rucker concert, and start digging in the archives. #folkmusic #atlanta
Atlanta Folk #2: Close to Home
Frank Hamilton School Music Swap and Shop, Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert
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November 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Check out the newly-launched Atlanta Folk newsletter, an exploration into the world of folk music in the Atlanta area. In installment #2 I visit the Frank Hamilton School's music swap & shop, go to a Sparky & Rhonda Rucker concert, and start digging in the archives. #folkmusic #atlanta
In this installment of my great-aunt's travels, it's 1969; she's leaving Tehran after two years of teaching and preparing to go to Chiang Mai, Thailand. In the meantime, she's off to the Western US for a few weeks. First stop: Arizona. #familyhistory #womenshistory #historysky #arizona #grandcanyon
#47: Summer 1969, Western U.S.
Arizona: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In this installment of my great-aunt's travels, it's 1969; she's leaving Tehran after two years of teaching and preparing to go to Chiang Mai, Thailand. In the meantime, she's off to the Western US for a few weeks. First stop: Arizona. #familyhistory #womenshistory #historysky #arizona #grandcanyon
In this edition of #downwindwine, we're talking about synergy, sailing upwind, and exploring a little 1943 history. And a Remarkable Hat. And Irish music. #photography #historysky
Downwind Wine: Issue #7
Upwind, lift & drag, images from Iran, 1943 history, and a hat
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November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In this edition of #downwindwine, we're talking about synergy, sailing upwind, and exploring a little 1943 history. And a Remarkable Hat. And Irish music. #photography #historysky
In this week's "Travels with K," it's 1969 and my great-aunt is on the road in northern Iran. Ancient rock sculptures, markets, and images of people and places.
#irantravel #travelphotography #historysky #familyhistory #womenstravel #substack #journaling #communityschooltehran
#irantravel #travelphotography #historysky #familyhistory #womenstravel #substack #journaling #communityschooltehran
#46: March 1969, trip to Tabriz & Hamadan (part 2)
Kermanshah, rock sculptures and inscriptions, Hamadan, Kasvin, and back to Tehran
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November 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
In this week's "Travels with K," it's 1969 and my great-aunt is on the road in northern Iran. Ancient rock sculptures, markets, and images of people and places.
#irantravel #travelphotography #historysky #familyhistory #womenstravel #substack #journaling #communityschooltehran
#irantravel #travelphotography #historysky #familyhistory #womenstravel #substack #journaling #communityschooltehran
In this week's installment of my great-aunt Katharine's travels, it's Now Ruz, the Persian New Year. She's off on a six-day, 1000+-mile road trip from Tehran. Fascinating to see Iran more than 50 years ago!
#irantravel #historysky #familyhistory #womenshistory #photography #travelswithk #substack
#irantravel #historysky #familyhistory #womenshistory #photography #travelswithk #substack
#45: March 1969, trip to Tabriz & Hamadan
From Tehran to Sultanieh, Tabriz, Rezaiah, and Sanandaj
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November 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
In this week's installment of my great-aunt Katharine's travels, it's Now Ruz, the Persian New Year. She's off on a six-day, 1000+-mile road trip from Tehran. Fascinating to see Iran more than 50 years ago!
#irantravel #historysky #familyhistory #womenshistory #photography #travelswithk #substack
#irantravel #historysky #familyhistory #womenshistory #photography #travelswithk #substack
The latest issue of my quirky and eclectic newsletter includes an article on how language shapes our experience of emotion, a Samhain ritual, and a video of Gene Kelly with the Muppets. #substack #writing #sailing #familyhistory #synergy #photography #downwindwine
Downwind Wine: Issue #6
Common goals, emotion and language, Samhain, family history, and the Muppets
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October 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The latest issue of my quirky and eclectic newsletter includes an article on how language shapes our experience of emotion, a Samhain ritual, and a video of Gene Kelly with the Muppets. #substack #writing #sailing #familyhistory #synergy #photography #downwindwine
In this installment of Travels with K, it's December 1968 and my great-aunt is traveling in Egypt and Lebanon. She summarized her impressions in a letter to the family.
#historysky #familyhistory #womenstravel #journaling #adventure #substack #storytelling #photography
#historysky #familyhistory #womenstravel #journaling #adventure #substack #storytelling #photography
#43: December 1968, Trip to Egypt & Lebanon
Camels on Christmas, King Tut, and ancient ruins
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October 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
In this installment of Travels with K, it's December 1968 and my great-aunt is traveling in Egypt and Lebanon. She summarized her impressions in a letter to the family.
#historysky #familyhistory #womenstravel #journaling #adventure #substack #storytelling #photography
#historysky #familyhistory #womenstravel #journaling #adventure #substack #storytelling #photography
In this issue of my great-aunt's adventures, it's late 1968 in Tehran and we're exploring Persian food, crafts, and colorful postage stamps. #historysky #familyhistory #womenshistory #womenstravel #iran #tehran #substack #journaling
#42: November/December 1968, in Tehran
Stamps, a feast, copper, and planning the next trip.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
In this issue of my great-aunt's adventures, it's late 1968 in Tehran and we're exploring Persian food, crafts, and colorful postage stamps. #historysky #familyhistory #womenshistory #womenstravel #iran #tehran #substack #journaling
In this issue of Downwind Wine: why doing less is not a cure for burnout, sailing photography, the Hippie Trail, and a few music stories. I started this quirky, cross-topic newsletter a few months ago and am having so much fun with it! #downwindwine #sailboatracing #substack #photography #music
Downwind Wine: Issue #5
Job resources, Flying Scots, music stories, Chiang Mai, and the Autumn Equinox
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October 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In this issue of Downwind Wine: why doing less is not a cure for burnout, sailing photography, the Hippie Trail, and a few music stories. I started this quirky, cross-topic newsletter a few months ago and am having so much fun with it! #downwindwine #sailboatracing #substack #photography #music
My great-grand-uncle Will was born in 1859 in Hardin County, IA, on a night so cold that a pumpkin at the fireplace was frozen on one side and baked on the other. He never married, becoming a poet and teacher. I had fun digging into his story. #familyhistory #historysky #genealogy #poetry #substack
Emma #195: Special Feature—Will Boylan
The life of a poet, teacher, and beloved family and community member
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September 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
My great-grand-uncle Will was born in 1859 in Hardin County, IA, on a night so cold that a pumpkin at the fireplace was frozen on one side and baked on the other. He never married, becoming a poet and teacher. I had fun digging into his story. #familyhistory #historysky #genealogy #poetry #substack
In this installment of Travels with K, it's March 1968 and we're in India and Nepal with a colorful trip to Kashmir. If you need a break from the everyday world, take this journey with me.
#travelsky #india #kashmir #livinggoddess #womenstravel #familyhistory #nepal #tigertops
#travelsky #india #kashmir #livinggoddess #womenstravel #familyhistory #nepal #tigertops
#39: March/April 1968: Trip to India
Taj Mahal, Living Goddess, tigers in the wild, houseboat, and sarees
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September 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In this installment of Travels with K, it's March 1968 and we're in India and Nepal with a colorful trip to Kashmir. If you need a break from the everyday world, take this journey with me.
#travelsky #india #kashmir #livinggoddess #womenstravel #familyhistory #nepal #tigertops
#travelsky #india #kashmir #livinggoddess #womenstravel #familyhistory #nepal #tigertops
The latest issue of Downwind Wine is, as always, a stew of miscellany—1940s consumer co-ops, classic management articles, a photography project, a sailboat racing story...come on over and check it out.
#substack #philadelphiahistory #historysky #familyhistory #sailing #cooperatives #52frames
#substack #philadelphiahistory #historysky #familyhistory #sailing #cooperatives #52frames
Downwind Wine: Issue #4
Management, photography, 1940s co-ops, gorgeous guitar, and more sailboat racing
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September 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The latest issue of Downwind Wine is, as always, a stew of miscellany—1940s consumer co-ops, classic management articles, a photography project, a sailboat racing story...come on over and check it out.
#substack #philadelphiahistory #historysky #familyhistory #sailing #cooperatives #52frames
#substack #philadelphiahistory #historysky #familyhistory #sailing #cooperatives #52frames
In my great-grandmother's journal, it's January 1943. World War II, rationing, and a visit to the Ice Follies (with a side trip into the origin of pinups). #historysky #familyhistory #journaling #genealogy #substack #womenshistory #worldwarII
Emma #193: January 1943
Rationing, Ice Follies, smallpox vaccination, and Bobbie turns four
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September 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In my great-grandmother's journal, it's January 1943. World War II, rationing, and a visit to the Ice Follies (with a side trip into the origin of pinups). #historysky #familyhistory #journaling #genealogy #substack #womenshistory #worldwarII
This week's installment of my great-aunt's travels is mostly pictures. Natanz is now one of the main nuclear sites in Iran. In 1967 it was a very different place. #historysky #iranhistory #womenstravel #familyhistory #substack
#37: December 1967, Traveling in Iran (Part 4)
Pictures from Natanz & Kashan
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September 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This week's installment of my great-aunt's travels is mostly pictures. Natanz is now one of the main nuclear sites in Iran. In 1967 it was a very different place. #historysky #iranhistory #womenstravel #familyhistory #substack
My new Substack publication, Downwind Wine, is a mashup of professional and personal interests, along with some photography. It's not for everyone, but it's a bunch of fun to write! In this issue: requisite variety, flowers, a buy-nothing yard sale, and a squirrel on the run.
Downwind Wine: Issue #3
Requisite variety, yard sale, flowers, and "the list"
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September 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
My new Substack publication, Downwind Wine, is a mashup of professional and personal interests, along with some photography. It's not for everyone, but it's a bunch of fun to write! In this issue: requisite variety, flowers, a buy-nothing yard sale, and a squirrel on the run.
In this week's installment of my great-grandmother's journals, it's November 1942. I learned why Lucky Strike changed their packaging from green to white and which Thanksgiving parade is the oldest in the U.S. #familyhistory #historysky #mediapa #journaling #worldwarii #genealogy
Emma #191: November 1942
Roller skates, mittens, and the Thanksgiving parade (and the war, of course)
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August 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In this week's installment of my great-grandmother's journals, it's November 1942. I learned why Lucky Strike changed their packaging from green to white and which Thanksgiving parade is the oldest in the U.S. #familyhistory #historysky #mediapa #journaling #worldwarii #genealogy
While traveling in Iran in 1967, my great-aunt captured these images of a tribal migration near Shiraz. Enjoy this week's installment of Travels with K!
#iran #qashqai #historysky #travelsky #familyhistory #womenshistory
#iran #qashqai #historysky #travelsky #familyhistory #womenshistory
#35: December 1967, Tribal Migration near Shiraz
A seasonal migration of the Qashqai people
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August 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
While traveling in Iran in 1967, my great-aunt captured these images of a tribal migration near Shiraz. Enjoy this week's installment of Travels with K!
#iran #qashqai #historysky #travelsky #familyhistory #womenshistory
#iran #qashqai #historysky #travelsky #familyhistory #womenshistory
Interested in a mashup of organizational effectiveness, photography, sailing, music, and whatever else is in my brain? Check out Issue #2 of my new #substack. A little quirky, and a lot of fun.
Downwind Wine: Issue #2
Playing with AI, Persian history, technology and change, and sailboat racing
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August 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Interested in a mashup of organizational effectiveness, photography, sailing, music, and whatever else is in my brain? Check out Issue #2 of my new #substack. A little quirky, and a lot of fun.