by Susan Matley | Mar 14, 2025 | Official Blog
Last week was framed by interesting cultural events. On Tuesday, I attended the Walla Walla Symphony concert. They performed Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, embellished by graphic novel back projections depicting the story of his wife, Alma Maria Schindler. On Thursday, I...
by Susan Matley | Mar 7, 2025 | Official Blog
Last week I traveled to my hometown. Most trips to Port Townsend, I drive. The 800 mile round trip, though long, has much scenic variety, and I really enjoy the independence of having my own transportation. But last week, it being February, I traveled by plane (and...
by Susan Matley | Feb 27, 2025 | Official Blog
This week I’ve traveled to the western side of the state for a family visit. It’s a journey via plane, light rail, bus, ferry, car and tomorrow will involve a shuttle back to the airport. But besides all these fancy conveyances, what has moved me this...
by Susan Matley | Feb 21, 2025 | Official Blog
Have you ever noticed that sometimes certain themes pop up at the same time? At the moment, I’m reading three different books from three different sources for three different reasons. Yet common factors overlap between them. Like reading a series? Not at...
by Susan Matley | Feb 14, 2025 | Official Blog
Okay Lily, okay 9, it’s finally here! Tomorrow, after a month of rehearsals for the adults and many months of rehearsals for the students, we will be performing in the Washington Ballet Academy’s production of Sleeping Beauty. I’m nervous! I’m thrilled!...
