Here We Are, Now
I find that naming and articulating your fears won’t make the concerns any less real, but does provide a couple of things.
One is focus. If you have a named issue to worry about, it’s better than just having vague worries.
Personal
Goin’ Down the Road
October has been a momentous month in our lives. 50 years ago, the Grateful Dead played their last show before taking a year-long hiatus. 50 years ago, a few days after that show, … Read more
Still Life in August
The month began with a bang. One virtual and one literal. The virtual one was when I discovered my web sites had been hacked. That’s a story for another time. Though I will … Read more
Eureka Springs in Spring
50 years ago, as the McPherson “May Day” (All School’s Day) parade was ending, my new bride and I decided to take a spur of the moment honeymoon! After all, I was leaving … Read more
All the Years Combine
… they melt into a dream. Top picture is from our wedding, in April of 1974, and the bottom one is from April 2024. The first 50 years have been great and I’m … Read more
In Memory of Aiko
“Nobody said it was easy No one ever said it would be so hard*” He was purring, softly, right through the end. But it was time and I promised him a long time … Read more
Kitties!
We’ve had the singular experience of raising a group of kittens. They were born April 10th to a previous stray cat who we tamed over the spring. It’s been a very rewarding and enjoyable experience, and they are CUTE!!