Spark and Spitfire

Sunrise Escapes

Sunrise Escapes

“Sometimes escape can be an art, or a selfishness, or just a gift you need to give yourself.” — Stephen Dunn, from his poem, “Mercy”

Our Devoted Friend, Jan

Our Devoted Friend, Jan

“I read a review of the new Philip Roth biography the other day. The author quotes Roth saying, ‘aging is a massacre.’ I agree!” — our devoted friend, Jan, April 5, 2121, 20 days before her cancer diagnosis.

Shifting Winds

Shifting Winds

The winds of your life are shifting when you realize that you are buying more sympathy cards than birthday cards.

Listen to the Sky

Listen to the Sky

Listen to the sky where the world offers itself to your imagination.

The Fog Also Rises

The Fog Also Rises

The muted sounds, the shroud of gray, the silence. The beauty of fog.

Whale Watch

Whale Watch

A sunrise can take you places, even deep into the sea.