Reading my Lapham’s Quarterly – Book of Nature, I came across “Main Street” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. As this very blog is a testament, I am fascinated by the passage of time and it seems Mr. Hawthorne sees it in much the same way and was as enthralled by it as I. Here are my favorite…… Continue reading Main Street – Nathaniel Hawthorne
Urge to travel, need for a change
Today an old acquaintance from my days as an English teacher in Japan put up some pictures of Packwood House in Warwickshire, England. One great thing about teaching in Japan is I made a lot of friends; the English teachers came from many English speaking countries and many Japanese staff members married them. From this…… Continue reading Urge to travel, need for a change
Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail Bike Ride
Journal Entry – 12.29.2016
It is 5:59 AM; I’m writing later than usual. Between Christmas and New Years work is extremely slow and has been so again this year. I had planned to really enjoy this time but I’m still not in the proper holiday mood. I did experience a holiday high starting a few days before Christmas but…… Continue reading Journal Entry – 12.29.2016
December 26, 2016 – Sunset
My oldest and I went to a location we hadn’t been to before to play Pokémon. We were able to catch the sunset which set about 4:49 PM.
Christmas Eve 2016
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
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