magic, myth, folklore; listening; swirling rhythms that rattle and bend our lives; passion that shouts with symphonies or silence; poignant moments of unhinged emotion that make us feel proud or heartbroken or nostalgic.

I grew up in a small town in the central valley of California, but I have lived in Santiago, Chile; Skåne, Sweden; and in a van in the Arctic Circle. I breathe easier when I am swimming. I am a student of history and I plan to continue my studies by talking to strangers.