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Richard Brautigan
I was always curious about him, this writer with whom Dad shared many adventures, most involving trout. Continue reading
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my gifts
I’m filing receipts this morning. Groceries, doctor bills. Noting the bulk of half a year’s exchange and thinking, as I do each July, I ought to realign my file cabinet’s metal divider. But I’m reluctant to make room for further spendage. Of course, life’s portions are meant to go out, to be consumed. Then, when … Continue reading
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vaycay sun
Dad’s family celebrated family with Uncle Jim on Saturday. Jim raises cows. He serves huge burgers from his grill. The pastures round about look agedly pretty. I guess the same could be said for some of us who took in the view. Jim used to have a famous neighbor: the celebrated author of One Flew … Continue reading
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time for Tim
One recent Saturday, Tim and I stopped in at Hollywood Antiques, the clever-usage new shop in town that took over after the demise of the Hollywood Video where our daughter used to work. We were on the clock that day, but we zipped through the place, enjoying and planning to return on a slower afternoon. … Continue reading
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here again
On the TV weather forecast there is a little yellow bus icon under today and tomorrow. Kids are heading off in the rain, appropriately, to launch into another school year. I remember arriving, soggy shoes squeaking on tile under garish hall lighting, jostling our way to proper rooms, each to find our own hard-seated desk. … Continue reading
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good question
One school has held my interest for more than a decade. I still carry the dream (tucked far back in my pack, behind some Lara Bars and chocolate) of attending and graduating one day from this school. The reason I don’t have to, I guess, is my daughter already did it. But I was there … Continue reading
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take that, log jam
For years now, I’ve known in a general way what I wanted to write. You know from this blog, the idea has involved my life, my history, my faith. Trying to capture something that might offer valuable bits to others, in a compelling way. A pleasing, entertaining way would be nice. This can be hard, … Continue reading
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lent for lent
Christian traditions of various types have been placed around me all my life. Even more these days, when I tread paths of some ancient beliefs. At least, I imagine what it’s like to be a pilgrim on those sorts of journeys. I’m struck by the beauty in Orthodox rituals – from decorous clothing to music … Continue reading
wednesday’s word
This week, another snip from my childhood. In second grade I learned this word: squint. I found out I had been doing it. My dear teacher, Mrs. Love (I couldn’t have made that up), noticed how my face scrunched during math time, as I tried to make out problems on the board. She reported this … Continue reading
