May 22, 2021 It might finally be time to put away my winter clothes. I’ve been dutifully folding and packing them, then taking some out again, since early March. Back then, 50 degrees was a heat wave. But each successive cycle saw me getting less tolerant of the cold (until I heard the inevitable “You’reContinue reading “May-be”
Category Archives: 2021
Aftermath
All is (not quite) right. May 11, 2021 I said I was busy last month, but most of that was one-on-one activities with friends (or events with a defined endpoint where I couldn’t linger). Last weekend, though, I had the pleasure of going to a real live Event. It came complete with kids running acrossContinue reading “Aftermath”
Full Circle
May 2, 2021 It feels like I just made the switch to a 2021 calendar, and suddenly I’m turning the page from April to May. The April that just ended couldn’t have been more different than the earlier one chronicled on this blog. I had much more of a social life and went to manyContinue reading “Full Circle”
Regionalism (something a little different…)
April 20, 2021 Geologists will call this place “Driftless”, But it defies term, time, and space, Driftless. – A death below the ice hath no sting here, Yet all around we find its trace: Driftless. – Knotted oak holding court upon the bluff, Trout stream free of any millrace: Driftless. – Deep spirituality of nationsContinue reading “Regionalism (something a little different…)”
With Green Returning
April 14, 2021 Growing up here in the Midwest, I learned the old adage that corn should be planted when the oak leaves are the size of a squirrel’s ear. I can’t say if that still holds true. The oak by my window is boasting new miniature leaves, but I just haven’t looked at enoughContinue reading “With Green Returning”
From the Archives III
Many thanks to the folks who donated to “the Driftless Grace fund” (see previous post)! April 6, 2021 I’m still settling into my new home, but rest assured that inspiration is seeping in from all sides. For now, I thought I’d bring to light this piece that Dad wrote in 1978. It’s every bit asContinue reading “From the Archives III”
Outlook
March 30, 2021 My new apartment is somewhat treehouse-like. I’m on a level with a few dozen local squirrels, nuthatches, robins, and mourning doves. Twice now, a determined creature trying to climb or land outside my window has been startled by my giant face peering out. The same window looks onto the comings and goingsContinue reading “Outlook”
Booking It
March 21, 2021 (One year since I embarked on this “blogxperiment” — what a ride it’s been.) Ironically, the move (see last post) that I hoped would lift me out of my winter loneliness was temporarily halted by an icestorm. I know, I know: that’s to be expected in March. All is well now fromContinue reading “Booking It”
Forward!
March 6, 2021 The riverwalk is crowded again, but I can’t blame my fellow walkers and cyclists. For those of us who didn’t book a spring break trip, these sunny days in the 40s are still a welcome break from the depths of winter. Working my way down the slush-covered trail, I passed a uselessContinue reading “Forward!”
Spring’s Eternal
February 22, 2021 “The cold and gray just wears me down.” -Hot Rize I should say in regards to my last post that I take no issue with winter. I’m happy to live in a place that has a healthy four seasons. But when winter offers up its first snowstorm on Halloween (two years inContinue reading “Spring’s Eternal”
Driftless Grace 