As a graphic designer for 30 years, my brain doesn't really know how to shut off. Every walk down the street here in Albania is like wandering through a massive canvas, one where the colors spilled a bit outside the lines. The relocation to Tirana sharpened my gaze, and suddenly the most mundane things become a crazy composition of culture, history, and absurdity. Here is the second compilation from my visual diary, a collection of moments that demanded I stop, observe, and c

Three years ago, I stood in front of a gorgeous summer fruit platter at a networking event for female business owners. In the center of the platter, a pineapple crown rested as a decoration, and at its base, I noticed tiny roots peeking out. I'm really not the plant-growing type; that has always been Etai's domain. But Yifat, a friend of mine standing next to me, suggested I just take this crown, put it in a glass of water, and see what happens. Out of pure curiosity, I decid