Like Water to the Desert: this splendid friendship

July 21, 2019.Reading time 12 minutes.

It’s said that if you are lucky, you get a few true friends in life. I’ve not always been a good friend, but I have one. Anne.

Nasty, But Necessary: picking up poop, paying taxes

July 20, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

“The era of procrastination, of half-measures, of soothing and baffling expedients, of delays, is coming to a close. In its place we are entering a period of consequences.”
Winston Churchill (November, 1936)

Delicious Incongruity: fine dining in a mini mart

July 15, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Mini marts and fine dining don’t typically coexist in the same building. They do in Pocatello, Idaho. My typical mini mart meal consists of Cheetos and Diet Coke. Don’t tell anyone, but for road food they aren’t bad choices. I would never have dreamed there could be more. Tonight, in Pocatello for a few days […]

Going Back to Go Forward: Day One, back to the womb

July 14, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

“It’s always best to start at the beginning – and all you do is follow the Yellow Brick Road.” – The Wizard of Oz

Koda and the Big Red Ball: a short parable about scary things

July 14, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Fear can keep us safe or mask opportunity and enjoyment. What are you askeerd of?

One Day There Were Cherries

July 8, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

We have two cherry trees out back, one slightly more tart than the other. It produces a week before its northern brother. About two weeks ago I noticed Tree One was loaded and ripe. Because its fruit is not as tasty, I put off picking. And then I noticed its fruit was gone. Tree Two […]

But I Could be Killed: better out there

July 7, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Ruby and I leave soon for a two week ramble west and south (by ourselves) with the Professor’s blessing and encouragement. I plan to bring back answers and unmute the Muse.