It had been sullen gray every day for more than a week, so yesterday afternoon’s sunshine was welcome relief, even though it was accompanied by some, shall we say, […]
A major cold front came through last night. The temperature was hovering slightly above freezing for the first eight hours or so of precipitation, before finally turning to snow sometime […]
You start with a heavy aluminum pan. . . The conversation among a core of women at a family member’s funeral in October turned to an unrealized promise made almost […]
There is something about the traditional holiday season (Thanksgiving to Christmas) that warms the heart. Perhaps more than any other time of year the holiday season is a rich blend […]
My wife and I recently drove out to Colorado to visit my son and his family who live about an hour or so north of Denver. The trip provided several […]
This past week was a blessing as my wife and I played out one of our most important roles – that being “in-person” grandparents. What made it special was that […]
The phase of the season is vividly reflected in the nearby ponds of a nature conservancy area that lie along the path of my morning walk. Recent rains and the […]
The week and the weather came together to allow a rare opportunity – a November kayak paddle. At least going back into our pictures in the eight years we’ve […]
The local world is transitioning once again. About three weeks ago Autumn asked Summer for its last dance and the world became a painter’s palette of colors. Cooling mornings warmed […]
At the time this essay is due to be posted I am on a religious pilgrimage that is retracing the footsteps of St Paul through Greece and Turkey. This is […]
