I let him in through the basement door so he can park his truck nearby.  I’d guess he is in his 50’s, reserved, wearing a dark blue uniform that telegraphs “service professional”.  I remember my grandfather wearing work clothes like this, dark shirt and pants of stur… Read full post »

In my last two years of high school, when I was away working at a summer camp, I saved the letters I got.  The funny ones that came with care packages from friends; the sweet notes on pansy stationery from my grandmother;  large  penciled primary print letters from my two little… Read full post »

 How not to panic in these days when a mere troubled thought can wipe out your retirement savings and your civil rights.

Although the risk of an encounter with a fear is low, it is increasing steadily as the 2012  election season approaches.   There are no guarantees/… Read full post »

 There aren’t too many foggy mornings in Nebraska,  but occasionally, when the temperature is precisely right,   fog will form along the river,  spreading out in the lowest lying areas on either side, softening the sharp edges that a clear sunrise will raise. These morn… Read full post »

 Manifesto:  A public declaration of principles, policies, or intentions especially that of a political party.  Or a birthday party.  PS. Manifestos may also be life stance-related.  That’s mine.  Also, when it’s a girl writing it you can c/… Read full post »

May 2010   

   Walking in the Old Neighborhood  --  Livermore, California

 How far they let us walk, and alone.  We went everywhere,  on foot or by bicycle.  It’s not that a ride wasn’t available.  On rainy mornings we&rsquo/… Read full post »

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