My favorite book is one that sucks me in, that absorbs me, that carries me into its world. My favorite book is one where I adore the characters and want to spend time with them, where I love the setting and the power of place. My favorite book is one that makes me laugh, that … Continue reading My favorite book
On this US election day, I’d like to share Voting Day, a beautiful story filled with hope and acts of kindness that inspire me. It is told by Juliette Holmes from my hometown of Savannah, GA on The Moth storytelling stage. Continue reading Voting Day – a true story from Juliette Holmes on The Moth
I took Friday off last week and thought I might do some garden cleanup — cut back perennials, turn the compost — but I didn’t. I read instead. I finished The Weird Sisters and started Jane Eyre, and really, that’s all I wanted on a cold windy weekend. To lay under blankets and read novels. … Continue reading I think it’s time to put the garden to bed
It was cold for sailing yesterday, with a high of 48 ℉, but the wind was perfect. It was a steady Force 3 (or maybe Force 4?) breeze, and we knew it would likely be our last chance to sail for the season. We waited until afternoon to catch the warmest part of the day … Continue reading First fire, final sail
When our daughter is at her evening swim practice, I drop her off then drive over to a nearby trail, the Huckleberry, where I pop my headphones on and either go for a run or a walk. It used to be that I could go for an hour walk, then drive over to the aquatic … Continue reading Last Huckleberry walk before the time change
A hurricane blew through yesterday, or the remnants of one. Zeta. So many named storms this year we’re into the Greek alphabet as well. It rained all night and all morning. In the afternoon the rain stopped and the wind blew. Not too bad — maybe 20-30 miles per hour for a couple of hours … Continue reading Moonlight walk
