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The project I am starting today is pragmatic. I have too many books of poetry, so I am getting rid of some of them. It began with removing all of the books from eight 23-inch shelves, and from other places around my work room. I then decided what the poetry shelves would look like going… Read more
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Our public library celebrated the 25th anniversary of opening the new building with cupcakes and community on Saturday, Sept. 29. It was a great reunion with so many people who have been associated with the library over those years. My time at the event passed quickly with many conversations with old friends, neighbors, and acquaintances.… Read more
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This is the beginning of the final push toward the general election, with 37 days to go. Democratic victories are in the air, and the scent is intoxicating. But we can’t get drunk on victory until it actually materializes. Keep doing what you can to encourage friends and neighbors to vote. In the meanwhile, there… Read more
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I recently wrote some friends, “I watch/listen to zero podcasts. Unbeknownst to me, this has become mainstream media consumed by hundreds of millions of people monthly.” In hindsight, I framed “podcast” incorrectly. If I had a nickle for every time I read or heard the phrase “available wherever you get your podcasts,” I could afford… Read more
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It is worth writing about hiring a plumber, electrician, or other mechanical to do repairs around the house. Read more
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News travels quickly in a community. Read more
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These days I use my camera a lot, so here are some of my current favorites from this summer. Read more
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I made it out to the garden and all the tomatoes had exploded with the relentless rain. I did pick a variety of peppers, including the cayenne peppers. I will dry and turn them into powder for seasoning. One more check box on the list of gardening things done. These are weird times for our… Read more
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there was one Crimson Crisp apple dangling from a branch, so I picked it, took it inside, washed it, and ate it. Fall was never so sweet and crunchy. Read more
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The garlic harvest is finalized. I have been using it all along, yet the crop has been cured, trimmed, and sorted into three types, from left to right, storage, immediate kitchen use, and seed for next year. I am satisfied with the return on investment. Immediate kitchen use means the heads are much smaller than… Read more
Tales from the pilgrimage.
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