Christmas Eve 2016, so full of magic made even more-so by the excitement of my oldest son. I wish I could have written a long post on this night but I was too exhausted from the party we had just had. I also spent some time speaking with an old friend and his wife. Since…… Continue reading Christmas Eve 2016
Month: December 2016
Classic songs discovered in 2016
Two songs my Dad introduced me to in 2016 that I really like. Both also happen to be about or occur in San Francisco. https://youtu.be/XUwUp-D_VV0 Little Boxes – Pete Seeger This is such a fun little ditty. My Dad brought it to my attention after I had just landed in Columbus, Ohio. I had commented…… Continue reading Classic songs discovered in 2016
Journal Entry – 12.23.2016
It is 4:14 AM and there is a heavy rain outside. We’re just two days before Christmas which actually makes me a little sad as the holiday season which began with Halloween is coming to an end. I really shouldn’t think that way but do the same on Saturday night knowing only Sunday remains and…… Continue reading Journal Entry – 12.23.2016
Politics, Religion and getting into the holiday spirit
It is 3:45 AM and I’m feeling a little grumpy. I did not want to feel grumpy, I wanted to be in a holiday mood! So perhaps this post will let me release a bit of grumpiness and then perhaps if I concentrate I can switch my mood. The reason I’m a bit sour is…… Continue reading Politics, Religion and getting into the holiday spirit
Winter Solstice 2016
Happy Winter Solstice! The reason for the season. The Winter Solstice heralds the symbolic rebirth of the Sun, the lengthening of days, and the promise of renewed life. I would have liked to appreciate the winter solstice sunset from somewhere cold and with snow. But here in Pacifica it was a warm 61 degrees and…… Continue reading Winter Solstice 2016
An ancient homeland
“Here is our long-forgotten family home.And, having heard now and then the voice of ancestors calling,Like a grey little forest bird, from far-away centuries,I fly to you, Belovezhskaya Pushcha.”Aleksandra Pakhmutova – Russian ballad by Aleksandra Pakhmutova, 1975 which celebrates the Białowieża Primeval Forest. Bialowieza Primeval Forest I came across this quote in my Lapham’s Quarterly -…… Continue reading An ancient homeland
Journal Entry 12.18.2016
It is 3:24 AM. It is a chilly 39 degrees outside and although there is a beautiful waning gibbous moon it remains very dark on the ground. When I step outside to look at the stars I see Orion, faithfully in the southern hemisphere confirming that it is the latter half of the year. There…… Continue reading Journal Entry 12.18.2016
Gran cita
Uno no es lo que es por lo que escribe, sino por lo que ha leído. – Jorge Luis Borges