water

“Water” is on my mind a lot this morning. An older couple we know had their wastewater lines replaced last … More

about doglegs and happy travelers

For some travelers to a national park, I imagine taking a detour or dogleg, up and away from one’s intended … More

sense of direction

The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see. Gilbert K. Chesterton, English writer, … More

mothers and sons

Only mothers can think of the future – because they give birth to it in their children. Maxim Gorky I … More

“You old guys” haul

Ever since I was small, Americans have been known as people on the move. Now that I have lived in … More

stray dogs blues

If accounts coming out of Russia are true, stray dogs living in the vicinity of an abandoned chemical plant a … More

child’s play

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious … More

creatures of habit

Dogs are creatures of habit just the same as people. Unless we have a visiting son sleeping on the living … More

yin and yang

It’s New Years Eve. Sporadic echoes of (illegal) fireworks penetrate this old house one or twice an hour since early … More