Sail Away – Oceans, Seas, Rivers, and Rainstorms

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Last week saw a short foray into Connecticut. This included a day at Hammonasset Beach State Park, a dip in…

A Compendium of Delight

2 years ago

Poetry is critical to a complete understanding of the First World War because in the years leading up to and…

Summers and Adventure

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Summer in the City Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Been down,…

The Intersectional Cellar Door

2 years ago

I once shared the idea that 'cellar door' was considered by some to be the most beautiful sounding phrase in…

Wordle and Boxed

2 years ago

Together with half of the known universe, I added Wordle to my daily routine. I was first aware of it…

Put Out More Flags

2 years ago

My heart sinks down when I behold A rainbow in the street. With the end of June, in sight, I’m…

To Look at Simple Things

3 years ago

                                    "I like…