At Least Raymond Carver I want to get up early one more morning, before sunrise. Before the birds, even. I want to throw cold water on my face and be at my work table when the sky lightens and smoke begins to rise from the chimneys of the other houses. I want to see the […]
Why It’s Important To Know Where Your Food Comes From
Let’s be honest with each other, just for a minute. When this subject matter (the state of our environment) comes up, it creates guilt all around. If I’m recycling, I expect you to recycle. If you’re using energy-saving light bulbs, and I’m not, you’re miffed. It’s really not conducive to a working relationship. So, I […]
What’s Coming Up This Week?
Hello, you. Are you awake this morning? Rarin’ to go? I’m not…quite…but I’ll get there. Another sip of coffee. There. Now, I’m good to go. We have so much to chat about this week. I’ve just seen Food, Inc. Gross is one word for it. Enlightening is another. Anger and frustration are a few more […]
Fourth of July Weekend
Have you heard of the Hipstamatic iPhone app? It’s strange, isn’t it–that now we’re tickled with that old-time, discolored look? Here’s our weekend in pictures. Not a complete album, but a few peeks nonetheless. Trips to Fleet Farm (a home/farm supply place) to buy supplies to fix a mailbox bashed in by teenaged vandals. Sleeping […]
In Silence
Today, I’m off to St. Paul to find a solid pair of running shoes, for I have decided, in a weak and deluded moment, to train for a mini-triathlon in September. Because the running store doesn’t open until 10, I’m going to visit the Dead Sea Scroll exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota. I’ve […]