We did Christmas early this time. My adult kid, my son-in-law, and my grandchild all go on a road trip… Read more early and idiosyncratic

One of the afflictions of being an English teacher is that some people expect me to disapprove of other people’s… Read more this week in reading

After a hiatus of three weeks or so, I did my regular volunteer stint at the public school my grandchild… Read more short encounters

Things that weigh heavy on the mind: A partly-completed jigsaw puzzle, spread out on my dining table so that I… Read more abandon ship

Although I rolled over and looked at the clock at 6:00 am this morning, I managed to go back to… Read more grommet

Now and then in my life, I have tried to meditate. It’s supposed to be good for your brain or… Read more not doing