Sail Away – Oceans, Seas, Rivers, and Rainstorms
There's a lovely exhibit currently on show at the Morgan Library. It's the work of artist-illustrator Ashley Bryan (see below…
Gobbledegook, Gibberish, and Deep Joy
Are you all sitty comftybold two-square on your botty? Then I'll begin. If you're a Brit of a certain vintage…
A Beach, a Dip, and some Wiggles
Last week saw a short foray into Connecticut. This included a day at Hammonasset Beach State Park, a dip in…
A Compendium of Delight
Poetry is critical to a complete understanding of the First World War because in the years leading up to and…
Summers and Adventure
It's all a long time ago now but I spent the summer of 1969 playing. With a shiny new degree…
Summer in the City: Parks, Pocket Parks and Patches
Summer in the City Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Been down,…
The Intersectional Cellar Door
I once shared the idea that 'cellar door' was considered by some to be the most beautiful sounding phrase in…
Wordle and Boxed
Together with half of the known universe, I added Wordle to my daily routine. I was first aware of it…
Put Out More Flags
My heart sinks down when I behold A rainbow in the street. With the end of June, in sight, I’m…
