That’s what we should fear. Our own fear as much as other people’s. I think no one ever made a good decision out of fear. Lots of terrible ones, though. Not just here. Not just in a parking lot in Tucson, or in the streets of Lyon, or in Sudan. But here, too. Right here in Torch […]
One day last week Writer's Almanac tucked in a tidbit from Rudyard Kipling: "If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten."
And will it be a patch on 2010? I know you suspect I’ve been lazing about the place eating leftover bonbons and reading mysteries, but I’ve been poring over a year’s worth of posts and comments. What did I love best? What struck a chord with you? And where did I hide those pictures of mushrooms anyway? […]
First, a weather report for all you snowbirds huddled in freezing flocks at southern and eastern airports.
This is the season for travel. Pile the presents and the kids in the car and head for Grandma’s. Or pile self in the car and head for the kids’ house. Or head for Cherry Capital Airport to stand sockfooted in the security line as TSA officials examine toothpaste. In all cases, prepare for Weather. […]
During this morning’s walk through the woods I didn’t even have the little camera with me. I can post only so many pictures of snowpiles in gray winter light. The dogs were being highly entertaining, but capturing their antics at these temperatures is beyond me. [Note to Scott: Is there such a thing as a tiny […]
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