It’s been a busy week for me, and not in a good way. It was probably RSV that took down the first three days of it in a torrent of congestion and runny nose, until I felt my old self begin to return on Thursday, only to discover while heading out … [Continue reading]
I live on a ridge that shoots in from the City boundaries in the northwest and descends, first gradually and then by leaps and bounds, as it reaches towards sea level in the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. At our point in this descent, a … [Continue reading]
A lot of people seem depressed to me. It's particularly disheartening when their rage against the machine casts a pall over the smiles and chat that they’re aiming in my direction. We all process life’s traumas differently of course, but many of … [Continue reading]
I’m probably more driven than you imagine. Which is why it was so healthy for me to get down on the floor the other day and get lost in some play with a simpler version of myself. I use cut outs with different colors and patterns to make larger … [Continue reading]
As I write this, tens of thousands of people are waiting in line in London “to pay their respects” to the Queen. This is no casual choice, since the viewing-line stretches for miles and it could take you a day to reach your goal, which is a walking … [Continue reading]
