Grinnell, where I’ve been for the last five months, has a spate of public parks that no one seems to know much about. I found this one between a cemetery and a trailer park.
June 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Grinnell, where I’ve been for the last five months, has a spate of public parks that no one seems to know much about. I found this one between a cemetery and a trailer park.
Airplane listening in the way to Grinnell
January 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Airplane listening in the way to Grinnell
Tonight’s my last night in California. My time here was hard and I don’t have a lot of pics. I do have this one: it’s a tree I met when it was an accidental sapling, a weed. I wouldn’t let anyone kill it. I hope it’s safe without me.
January 17, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Tonight’s my last night in California. My time here was hard and I don’t have a lot of pics. I do have this one: it’s a tree I met when it was an accidental sapling, a weed. I wouldn’t let anyone kill it. I hope it’s safe without me.
Over the Christmas break, our daughter introduced us to Switzer Falls. It’s up by Altadena, and firmly in the burn zone. It’s been a weird few days, being thankful for our safety but also mourning the loss of treasured haunts.
January 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Over the Christmas break, our daughter introduced us to Switzer Falls. It’s up by Altadena, and firmly in the burn zone. It’s been a weird few days, being thankful for our safety but also mourning the loss of treasured haunts.
I attended a service at St. Luke’s Episcopal in Monrovia, CA today. Not my usual church but I did sing in an all-male evensong service there last fall; here’s a pic:
December 29, 2024 at 7:44 PM
I attended a service at St. Luke’s Episcopal in Monrovia, CA today. Not my usual church but I did sing in an all-male evensong service there last fall; here’s a pic:
I’m moving to Iowa in January (I know: that’s probably the worst time). I visited the Capitol building grounds while there for my interview; what else is there to see and do between Des Moines and Iowa City?
December 13, 2024 at 2:35 AM
I’m moving to Iowa in January (I know: that’s probably the worst time). I visited the Capitol building grounds while there for my interview; what else is there to see and do between Des Moines and Iowa City?
As part of Hot Nixon Summer, I watched Martha Was Right, a short doc about the very outspoken wife of one of those who went to jail for Watergate. Next up: All the Prez’s Men (the book)
July 7, 2023 at 2:16 PM
As part of Hot Nixon Summer, I watched Martha Was Right, a short doc about the very outspoken wife of one of those who went to jail for Watergate. Next up: All the Prez’s Men (the book)
I am not a crook. It I am done reading this, finally!
July 4, 2023 at 9:47 PM
I am not a crook. It I am done reading this, finally!
Last night, I came across this lovely patch of sidewalk flowers. As I took this picture, my dog peed on them.
July 4, 2023 at 4:22 AM
Last night, I came across this lovely patch of sidewalk flowers. As I took this picture, my dog peed on them.
It’s hot Nixon summer for me! Graff’s new Watergate book, and tonight, All the President’s Men. Any Nixon recommendations? Books?
June 19, 2023 at 4:53 AM
It’s hot Nixon summer for me! Graff’s new Watergate book, and tonight, All the President’s Men. Any Nixon recommendations? Books?
Throwback to the family trip to the Nixon library to psyche myself up for my summer of Nixon history. Suggestions welcome!
June 13, 2023 at 3:36 AM
Throwback to the family trip to the Nixon library to psyche myself up for my summer of Nixon history. Suggestions welcome!
Hey there. Listening to …
June 12, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Hey there. Listening to …
My daughter in a South Pasadena antique store found this pennant from home. Pretty neat.
June 11, 2023 at 2:43 AM
My daughter in a South Pasadena antique store found this pennant from home. Pretty neat.
Came upon this fine thing at work today. Hawks ate the new pigeons, guess.
June 9, 2023 at 2:43 AM
Came upon this fine thing at work today. Hawks ate the new pigeons, guess.
On the ferry on our last day in NYC.
June 5, 2023 at 9:44 PM
On the ferry on our last day in NYC.
Hot Nixon summer begins! I can’t wait to dig into this on the plane tomorrow.
June 2, 2023 at 5:01 AM
Hot Nixon summer begins! I can’t wait to dig into this on the plane tomorrow.