Precious Directions

I’m always bothered by directions on packaged foods, but even more so by microwaveable meals. I admit that I eat too many of them, but it is easier than leftovers. Today’s

Connection Between Life and Death

I saw four deer grazing on the front lawn of a local elementary just after dusk. Their silhouettes stood out against the darkening sky. The next day on the way to work I

Be a Mermaid in Your Own Home

This new innovation from the makers of the Snuggie defies understanding. The original Snuggie was a blanket with sleeves – not to be confused with the Slanket – but their new product is called Snuggie

The Air Crackles with Light

Well before sunrise it is completely dark. The stars are out and there is no light in the east. It is night. Morning seems to come with both a gradualness and a suddenness.

Something About the Time Change

It was nice to get an extra hour of sleep Sunday morning, but with my flexible schedule I can usually wake up any time I want on a Sunday. Normally I wake up