There are a few general times when I find writing most satisfying and even thrilling. One is when a sentence comes together elegantly—not necessarily from a literary…… Read more “When is writing most exciting?”
Category: books
Old Woodcut Illustrations
I’ve always loved old woodcut illustrations. They transform what would be a prosaic instruction manual into something I want to hang onto forever. Here’s the cover of…… Read more “Old Woodcut Illustrations”
Follow Up – Druids of California
Here’s the Pt. Arena Druid’s Hall I started writing about on Tuesday. I mentioned that it’s the furthest north branch in California. But that wasn’t always the…… Read more “Follow Up – Druids of California”
The Center
I found out what the cute blue building in Pt. Arena is. From another angle, further up the street, I could see that it says, “The Center.”…… Read more “The Center”
Surprising plants
When we first moved here, there were a few plants left by the previous owner. They mostly had very little soil, dried to a crisp so that…… Read more “Surprising plants”
Am I here?
Mist moves by Without a whisper Encompassing my domain As I try to reconcile My new existence Rural coastline Desired By visitors as Locals watch The comings…… Read more “Am I here?”
Homesteading
Well, sort of! This weekend I moved the woodpile from one side of the house to the other, determined to widen the side enough to push a…… Read more “Homesteading”
Our Redwoods
From the edge of our mobile home park, a trail marked “Private property, keep out,” leads into the woods. The “kids” were impressed by the beauty we…… Read more “Our Redwoods”
A Focus Group
Yesterday, my son did an afterschool focus group with eight middle school kids at the school where I teach. Since he lives in the East Bay, it…… Read more “A Focus Group”
Rescuing (Nearly) Lost Things
One aspect of this traumatically difficult move (at least it felt trauma-inducing at times) was finding a number of old video tapes from my kids’ childhood. There…… Read more “Rescuing (Nearly) Lost Things”
Marie Judson 