I’ve been putting a few of these on BlueSky in preparation for this post, so for those who follow me there, some of this will be old news. Best New-To-Me Film: “The BikeRiders” written and directed by Jeff Nichols Best New-To-Me TV Show: “Ted Lasso” on Apple TV+ Best Morning Soundtrack: “Best of Bach” SpotifyContinueContinue reading “Personal Bests: The 2024 Edition”
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The Summer of Our Content
“In summer the song sings itself above the muffled words.”William Carlos Williams Seems like it makes sense to follow up my latest observational post about steering into bliss, kindness, and having fun with some photographic evidence of same. Five-star production of “Spring Awakening” at the Flint Rep Back in the director’s chair for a stagedContinueContinue reading “The Summer of Our Content”
Muttering Retreat: Chicago
It’s one thing to know intellectually that a weekend getaway will do me good. It’s quite another to actually make that happen. Fortunately the stars aligned and I was able to spend a delightful couple of days with a woman who has been one of my very favorite traveling companions in the past — butContinueContinue reading “Muttering Retreat: Chicago”
Looking Up in Ohio
Cleveland Museum of Art It was high time I checked off another item on my Surround Myself with Beautiful Things in 2024 list. Easily one of the top ten best art museum experiences I can recall, despite its residence in one of my least favorite states in the U.S., the Cleveland Museum of Art isContinueContinue reading “Looking Up in Ohio”
No Place Like Home
Afternoon Delight cafe – Ann Arbor, MI It was one of those rare Michigan November days when the sky is blue, the air is crisp, and multi-colored leaves still cling to enough of the trees to make you believe you live inside of a postcard. It was also the day of my daughter’s campus tourContinueContinue reading “No Place Like Home”
Uncharted
I’ve been averse to blogging about the medical mayhem in my family. I have not wanted to violate privacy or publish things that I have no right to say on behalf of the people that I love. It’s taken me a minute to feel confident that the blogging gate would open up for all thatContinueContinue reading “Uncharted”
Where the Shadow People Go
Still prefer this kind of selfie to the alternatives. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Say Hi, Cacti!
I love how it looks like they’re waving hello to you. Except that last one, who appears to be making the moves on the girl in yellow. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Riding the Water, Riding the Waves
Nowhere in the corridors of pale green and greyNowhere in the suburbsIn the cold light of dayThere in the midst of it so alive and aloneWords support like boneDreaming of mercy streetWear your inside outDreaming of mercyIn your daddy(‘s arms againDreaming of mercy street‘swear they moved that signDreaming of mercyIn your daddy’s armsPeter Gabriel, “MercyContinueContinue reading “Riding the Water, Riding the Waves”
We’re All Mad Here
“I am not crazy; my reality is just different from yours.”Lewis Carroll, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” – the Cheshire Cat Excellent welcoming committee here in Arizona, thanks to this crazy cat. We could all learn a few things from her, I think. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Muttering Retreats 