Wildfires, and their resulting smoke, are seasonal. Lifelong friendships are seasonless. One is tolerated and, lately, argued about. The other is treasured. Or should be. I was exposed to both lately here in Michigan's remote far north. Photos and captions follow. As I write this Saturday night, much of the country is experiencing heavy smoke … Continue reading Fires & Friends
We knew the storm was coming. We had plenty of notice. So first, I skied. Then, I excavated. Play first, then work. In retirement, it works better for me that way. As the storm-with-no-name (as of today) struck the Washington DC area with both snow and ice, I tackled the inside job I've been avoiding … Continue reading A Life Exposed – The Wall
That's what a niece said after Mom died and left a gaping hole in our family fabric. "Now what?" So, it's 2024. Now what? So we didn't enter a recession in 2023 as many predicted. Now what? So we are entering another presidential election year. Now what? So I've lost people close to me, feel … Continue reading Now What?
For Many Moons 