In which a lifelong dream is fulfilled A hunched-over Randy Newman slowly walked to the Steinway, sat, and then turned…
The Cellist at the Top of the Stairs
Years ago, my youngest sister Nora commuted to work each day from Hoboken, NJ to NYC. Knowing she wasn’t yet…
Elders and Attitudes
Earlier this week, an acquaintance told me about an opening for a job that would require significant life experience plus…
Slim Potatohead in the Sun
No, this drawing didn’t come from a cabin-fevered mind under the effects of quarantine. I ran across the “Slim Potatohead”…
Visuals
Heirloom Heart Sliced open, this tomato was an “Oh my,” followed by a “Hey, take a look!” and then “Gotta…
Fishing, 1970 – 2016
1970 Not knowing what else to do with her, her inadvertent hostsĀ handed her a rod and reel, a can, and…
Still Hoedads After All these Years
Climb out of the crummy. Bag up. Grab a hoedad. Head down the slopes, lining out, planting on a grid.…
Three Events: Under Pressure
A small piece of burning crumpled paper stuffed into a quart milk bottle will heat the air in the bottle,…
North Carolina: Carpe Carp?
In North Carolina, “Paylaking” pays off. Picture a 4-acre pond that, with proper management, can support up to 40,000 pounds…
Floating the French Broad
August 7, 2108 Dear Daughter, I’m excited about meeting your housemates, and especially eager to participate in the inner tube…
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