In these turbulent times -- when words like migration, culture, nationality and origin are sometimes used as a discrimination tool and are often loaded with preconceived judgments -- the question, "Where you are from?" gains more meaning.

We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to get up and get on and get over things. But sometimes the ability to survive troubles isn't always the thing that matters.

When I heard David Byrne's TED Talk, "How architecture helped music evolve," I couldn’t help but recall that wonderful quote from Goethe: "Music is liquid architecture; architecture is frozen music." I agree! 

I believe human connection is at the core of everything that matters in the world, from global things like politics and climate change to tiny things like crossing the street.