Dianne

My blogs

About me

Occupation writer, artist, teacher, social justice advocate
Location Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
Introduction A lifelong musician and long-time photographer, poet, visual artist, and avid reader. I believe in radical hospitality, welcoming everyone to the table with no distinction. This is not always easy to practice, but I keep on practicing.
Interests Photography, music, arts, poetry and other literature, birds, dogs, being outdoors, traveling with my husband and eating around
Favorite Movies Il Postino, The Secret of Roan Inish, Shadowlands, Monty Python's Search for the Holy Grail, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie, Bugsy Malone, too many others to name
Favorite Music The Eels, Joshua Redman, Ahmad Jamal, Blossom Dearie, Cat Stevens, Beethoven, Mozart, Arvo Pärt, swamp rock, blues, Dixieland
Favorite Books Favorite authors is easier: A. A. Milne, Antoine de St.-Exupery, Madeleine L'Engle, Ursula LeGuin, Louise Penny, Orhan Pamuk, Chaim Potok, and many many others. Shakespeare is good, too.

Your hand has been replaced by a rubber stamp. What does it say?

All are welcome at the table.