Category Archives: September

September 6, 2025 For all that I am happy when the weekend arrives, or that I am conscious of needing a break during the week, I am terrible at relaxing. If there’s a single chore left undone in my life, I spend all my time thinking about how I should be doing that instead ofContinue reading “R&R”

September 5, 2024 A few evenings ago, I was taking a walk and pondering the dual subject of endings and beginnings in life. My thoughts had just started to turn dark (and lean toward the “endings” side of things) when I looked up and noticed the nighthawks. Not to be confused with the Edward HopperContinue reading “Light Night”

September 1, 2021 I may have been living in the moment a little too much this summer (see previous post). I didn’t write as much as I should have. Not recording them for posterity feels like a betrayal of the wonderful experiences I’ve had lately. But it’s also true that writing can feel forced ifContinue reading “Current Events”

September 23, 2020 I’ve finally adjusted to the idea that my actual, paid job is to sit at home and write. Looking up from my laptop for what seems like the first time in months, I find that fall has arrived. The colors in the hills across the river are stunning — and across theContinue reading “Calm Before the…?”