Curating My Commonplace Book
For a couple of years now, I have kept a commonplace book. My commonplace book is where I write down observations, quotes, ideas, and experiences that I don’t want to be lost to my own fickle and...
View ArticleOut of Service
I’m sitting in the passenger seat of my car, down jacket draped across my knees to keep the warmth in my legs, looking at a spectacular view. Mike is off skiing, and Cece lays curled in the back seat,...
View ArticleDifferent Voices
Last year, I started to think more about the books I read. Though there are genres that I love—historical fiction, tales of adventure, detective mysteries—I have always tried to read a wide variety of...
View ArticleDance Party in My Living Room
Today, I felt a lightness that I haven’t experienced in a long time. I’d actually almost forgotten that the feeling existed, especially during what was a particularly tough 2020. I got used to that...
View ArticleWorn Down
I wear a mask. I keep my distance from others. I limit trips to indoor locations, and I wash my hands. I do these things because I think they are the right things to do. They are actions that respect...
View ArticleInauguration Nostalgia
I know exactly where I was 24 years ago this week. I remember what I was doing, how I was feeling, and who I was with. My memory is not particularly sharp, so that means the week was notable—and it...
View ArticleOld Dogs
There is only one thing that I had in mind for this weekend—sleeping in. You see, Lemhi, our old pup, no longer sleeps through the night. He spends most of the witching hours wandering through the...
View ArticleA Wild Morning
It’s freezing out today, the kind of cold that makes being outside for more than a few minutes intolerable. When I woke up I noted that it was grey and dull out, but didn’t think too much of it until I...
View ArticleDreaming of the Future
This morning, I connected with an acquaintance that I know from Dent the Future. We were chatting, catching up on life and work, and I commented how lovely it will be to see her again, once we have the...
View ArticleTin Whistle
I grew up playing instruments, but like many young musicians, the habit didn’t last into adulthood. I’ve always appreciated music, and the sound of instruments beautifully played, but I haven’t been...
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