surrounded by trees surrounded by Pittsburgh ruins that will be rebuilt dressed both in blue with just enough quirk to their style you know they put time and thought into it. Waiting for the wedding photographer and when you and…
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Your arm
A were-child a little were-girl with ponytails and a bike with a basket and bell can eat her own weight in about an hour. Which doesn’t sound like much but you know that’s more than your arm, your leg, your…
A case
Is there a case to be made a first affirmative delivered in defense of collating those second-rate thoughts you might not see again (or even miss)? Shake them out of your hands, those drops of borrowed blue electric ink to…
The 5 Books Meander, Week 12 (Va-Yeḥi)
In brief: Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons, and once again it’s a good day to be the youngest child. Jacob then gathers his sons and delivers a series of prophecies that to be honest sound a little bit insulting here…
The 5 Books Meander, Week 8 (Va-Yishlaḥ)
In brief: Jacob journeys back to Esau, worried, aware of the weight of what he’s done, seeking to make amends. Along the way, he wrestles with a mysterious figure and comes away with a limp to remind him of the…
The 5 Books Meander, Week 7 (Va-Yetse’)
In brief: In Va-Yese’ we get the first of Jacob’s dreams, as well as the first mention of the tithe, one of those little ideas that has had gigantic implications. Jacob meets Rachel and Leah. Jacob the trickster is tricked…
The Midnight’s Children Meander, Week 12 placeholder
If you are here in search of the week 12 post, god love ya! 😉 I’ve finished the book but need a wee bit more to gather my thoughts. Real week 12 post coming Tuesday…. Thanks for your patience and…
Now Available: The Lavender Lemonade Is Back
Hi all, I wanted to let you know that a collection of my poems and stories is now available on Amazon in print and kindle! I thought I’d reshare the title poem here, which was originally about the joy of lemonade…
Tales of a Fourth Grade Brahman
In 1976 I was in Mr Rehmeyer’s fourth grade class. I guess he was around 35 then, so born sometime around 1940. It’s something to think about, all those teachers from that time who are likely 70, 80, 90 years…
Virtual LP: Happy Talk
I’m back in Cecil mode after a while away from ye old blog, and that’s pulled me back to recording mode. Herewith, a cover of a loverly Rodgers and Hammerstein tune from South Pacific packed into just less than 2…