May 2026

May 30, 2026 by LK Mirrer

Terry Jones

Terry Jones was born in Colwyn Bay, North Wales. And, though he moved to England as a young child, he remembered his hometown – and his Welsh identity – throughout his life. Known best for his work in “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” Terry had a long career as writer, actor, director and educator. He died…

May 27, 2026 by LK Mirrer

Machynlleth, part 1

A peaceful – if cloudy – day in Machynlleth, Wales. I had walked down to the Dyfi River to do a watercolor of the old bridge. As I worked, I listened to the sheep and the birds. And the fighter jets. They were practicing their trade in the “Mach Loop,” a route that zooms –…