Category Archives: Seasons

Seasonal happenings

100th 11.11.11

Posted on November 11, 2018 by

1918 … at “the eleventh hour on the 11th day of the 11th month,” an eerie stillness fell across the battlefields of Europe. Armistice Day, officially recognized by President Wilson in 1919, is still observed throughout the world with many … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dreams Are Made of Thirty-Five Years

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

It’s a Sunday afternoon. I’m depressing myself streaming tragic dramas while consuming dark chocolate and Chianti. Midway through my third creepy twisted love triangle, I found myself distracted and unfocused, missing entire scenes of the movie. I remembered something I … Continue reading →

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MiddleMoot Announced for October 2018

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

Signum University, the Mythgard Institute, and the Tolkien Society of Kansas City are proud to announce the inaugural MiddleMoot 2018, a one-day symposium addressing the role of Nature, Man, and Industrialization in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien on Saturday, October … Continue reading →

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Lessons from History? — L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

Once upon a time, I was the staff director of a Congressman’s office. He was a Republican. At that time, the Democrats held an overwhelming majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. 354 more words via Lessons from … Continue reading →

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Zo ExZited

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

Last night, after walking and feeding the dogs, I let them out into the back yard as the sun was setting. Since the wind had died completely and the light was that perfect golden twilight time, I took a few … Continue reading →

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Summer Patio Container Gardening

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

We haven’t tried our hands at gardening for a couple of years. Our raised bed has been overtaken by oak and maple tree saplings which are now taller than me; as well as leftover containers, fencing and tomato cages from … Continue reading →

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Daughter Featured at Contralto Corner

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

This post at Contralto Corner featuring my daughter became the high point of my evening. I really need a Spring/Summer home in the Pacific Northwest so I can enjoy her live performances in person this season, or any season for … Continue reading →

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