I still remember the smell of old books and new books and real books. But after a couple of days I would start pestering my mom to let me go to her cousin Walt’s farm, where the enticements were even greater.
of apple butter and bookstores
Category: celebration
the perfect t-shirt
I was glad we didn't get t-shirts at the staff retreat this year. The perfect t-shirt, after all, is the one you don't have to wear.
rules of the road
Discovering delight is the flip side of staying alert, but it's much more fun. It is without question the First Rule. Every pilgrim is looking for a miracle.
to Africa with love
The problems to solve are many, and they don’t all require us to move to Africa. But engaging them is how we grow, testing our skill and knowledge against something that matters.
simple summer suppers
Weather like this makes you want to slow down. And it’s too hot to cook food. Or to digest it. But even simple meals require a little planning ahead.
the daysman 