Living In Place
My Plymouth Rock
I wrote My Plymouth Rock for Thanksgiving, 2007. I’m republishing it now, when many Americans seem to have forgotten how most of our families arrived here. I first...
Broken Ankle, Bruised Ego
I broke my ankle back in August while hiking on The Long Trail. The good news is that I was biking on the C&O Towpath by early September. The bad news is that the confidence...
Is Blogging Worth the Effort?
Is blogging worth the effort? I wonder. It’s coming up on a year since I launched my new website and blog, revamped my author page on Facebook, and started to tweet. It’s time to...
How to Save on Heat
Here in the Northeast winters can be long and cold, so how to save on heat is a significant concern. Back in May, it seemed as if all sidewalk conversations were about how to...
Piqued
I’m piqued that leaf peepers come peeking at peak foliage on the Green Mountain pinnacles as if nature were a spectator sport and autumn the champion season. I don’t question the...
Writing & Yoga Workshop
Over the past few years I’ve found a remedy for the writing hazards of poor posture, stiff joints and loneliness through the practice of yoga. My yoga practice began as a...