Join me in another flashback to my early backpacking trip across Crete, when I camped in the Minoan ruins of Falassarna and heard whispers from the past. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to make another trip to Greece, as he’s fallen as much in love with the islands as I am. This time, …
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Crete, part 6: Falassarna Whispers Read More »
Another flashback to my hippie backpacking days on Crete, camping and exploring the rugged south coast. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to make another trip to Greece, as he’s fallen as much in love with the islands as I am. This time, in addition to other island-hopping, I wanted to return to Crete …
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Come time-travel with me as Thor and I drive a rocky passage to the sea, and I flashback to my first Cretan hike down the Gorge of Samaria. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to make another trip to Greece, as he’s fallen as much in love with the islands as I am. This …
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Be careful what you wish for. (Yes, yes. Another State of the Farm entry. I’m in Wisconsin. Sue me.) Some years ago, I discussed the problem of abundance. At the time, I was concerned with production from tree products such as chestnuts and Cornelian Cherries. That particular year we had good crops from several of …
State of the Farm: September, 2023. The Problem of Scale. Read More »
After 37 years, I returned to this singular Greek island — virtually a country to itself in size and culture — and brought Thor along to meet “glorious Kriti.” NOTE: A lot of “Life” lately makes it difficult to spend much time at the keyboard, so I invite you in the upcoming weeks to revisit …
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Join Thor and me as we wistfully recall some of our favorite beaches on the beautiful Greek island of Rhodes, now recovering from the recent wildfires. Our friends where Thor and I stayed at the Studios Bougainvillea in south Rhodos report that the island is replanting trees, and it’s safe to return. We have been …
This will not be a long post as I’m in Pennsylvania for a family reunion. I had planned an interesting post but left without the requisite materials. So, we’ll work with what we have. The end of July and beginning of August is the beginning of harvest season. The first incoming is blueberries—of which we …
Thor, Bear dog, and I simply HAD to return to the mountains this summer, despite some mobility issues. Another Geezer Adventure. According to Thor, Bear dog is about the same age in dog years as our own early 70s. We are all getting gimpy — much sooner than I expected — but we still feel …
The Rambling Writer Hikes and Swims Bagley Lakes Read More »
Originally published September 2020 Last night the husband and I got out the emergency whiskey. This sacred bottle of Washington State’s Woodinville Rye has seen us through multiple disasters. The sudden deaths, some years apart, of two very beloved dogs. The loss of a beloved colleague. The stunning outcome of the 2016 Presidential election. It’s …
Health issues continue, but I have a promising new treatment plan. Hopefully I will be back at my keyboard again soon, but meanwhile here is a rerun of one of Thor’s and my favorite travel episodes — feeding and bathing an elderly blind elephant in a sanctuary for retired working elephants in Thailand, the Hillside …
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Come time-travel with me as Thor and I drive a rocky passage to the sea, and I flashback to my first Cretan hike down the Gorge of Samaria. NOTE: Painful stenosis flareup continues, so I’m still “grounded” from my keyboard except for very brief sessions. Here’s a rerun of cherished trips to the “glorious island …
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Join Thor and me for a virtual Thailand vacation at the beautiful Phuket shoreline and sea. Note: I’m still taking a break from the keyboard due to a flareup of stenosis pain, so here’s rerun another installment in Thor’s and my 2020 Thailand trip. I need a time travel/transport device to be back in that …
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Thor, Bear dog, Turtle cat, and I have survived the chaotic second phase of moving into our new home, and are settling into Being Here Now! NOTE: People have been asking to follow our progress as Thor and I pursue our quest for our dream home with sunsets over the Salish Sea. So starting with my …
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