camp covidJan 26, 2021

Enlightened at Camp Covid

Wisdom in a world of uncertainty Catch up on the rest of the story and read the tales of 'Camp COVID' in order: 1. Alive and Well at Camp Covid 2. Adventures at Camp Covid 3. Life…

work & creativityFeb 6, 2022

The Million-Dollar Question

To social media or not to social media? That is the question. Well, it's one of the questions. The real " Million-Dollar Question " is at the end of this post. Several months ago,…

the writer's deskApr 10, 2022

Carping dat Diem

We’re nearing the end of the 100 Days Project, and there is time for one more “ Daily Dropbear Weird Monthly Prize Award of Excellence ” award. I will be drawing this final prize…

life at homeFeb 20, 2022

A Boy and His Wallet

There have been many wallets in my life. My earliest wallet memory is my parents buying me a "Trucker's Wallet." I don't remember if it was a birthday gift or for Christmas, but I…

essaysMar 19, 2022

The Fine Art of Going Home

No matter where you go, there you are. It's tough at the end of a trip not to get sentimental. I am fortunate to be able to travel (thanks vaccine!) and see my parents, sister,…

life at homeFeb 2, 2022

Complexities of Comfort

Complexities of Comfort. The house has been pretty chilly lately, and ‘ Dave the Sentient Thermostat ’ is having a hard time sorting out what to do. One day it’s minus 20; the…

the writer's deskJan 27, 2022

Putting the Mess in Messiah

You might be wondering about the picture I've associated with this post. I like this picture because it tickles my brain in all the right places and for no other reason. Now that…