Invisible Rot |
Thursday, June 23, 2022 |
A wooden deck is a thing of beauty. But neither wood nor beauty last. Hence, I found myself in the 100-degree heat, replacing a number of cracked deck boards. In some cases, the warp and wear were apparent. Yet as I fastened new boards next to old, I was caught off guard. Several pieces that looked perfectly good on the surface turned out to have significant problems: rot. Previously, I had slathered on the best st[...] |
Sleep Entitlement |
Thursday, June 16, 2022 |
It’s become a morning ritual. Yawning in the kitchen, my wife and I ask each other, How did you sleep? Often, the answer is, “Not so good.” For many of us, there’s a story that usually tumbles out—accompanied by a complaint:
Now, I like (and need) sleep as much as the next person. A European s[...] |
Seeing, But Not Seeing |
Thursday, June 09, 2022 |
The day was gray and unseasonably cold. On my hurried walk from the train station to Moody Radio’s studios, I saw a small bird trembling on the sidewalk. As I approached, the bird should have flown away or attempted to run away. It did neither. Was it sick? Injured? Born with a flying disability? I have no idea. He appeared well-fed. But if a bird can seem dejected, she/he certainly did, quivering on the cold cement. How like our world. Day after day, you and I go ab[...] |
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