What I'm Reading and Watching...

Palm Springs Weekend: The Architecture and Design of a Midcentury Oasis

This book was a major source for me when I was originally researching our Palm Springs walking tours. I am revisiting it to see if there are any additional stories I can use or architecture that deserves more focus. Both photos and text are wonderful and really give you a feel of Palm Springs, using the architecture as a touchstone.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

I had meant to see this movie, staring Stanley Tucci, Kevin Kline, Calista Flockheart and others when it was in the theater, but its run was quite short. I happened upon in the library a few days ago and thought I would take it home. I was greatly impressed with all aspects of the movie. The acting is wonderful, the adaptation is faithful to the original and the photography is gorgeous. I don't often buy movies, but I think that I will be adding this one to my small collection quite soon.

Dirt Under My Nails: An American Farmer and her Changing Land