Posts under ‘.Whirling Dervish’
WD’s Wordless Wednesday- flashback to Spring
It’s 9 degress in Oregon, 40 In Pennsylvania. We have snow- have had it for a few days now- and in Oregon it’s dry and blue. We could all use an emergency shot of spring.
An Exaltation of Larks
I believe it is in Chris Chester’s amazing book, “Providence of a Sparrow,” in which he mentions James Lipton’s book An Exaltation of Larks. Chester refers to the book as a listing of “the names of pluralities” of things- a parliament of owls, a smack of jellyfish, a pride of lions, a host of angels, [...]
Bragging
Got my student evaluations back from the course I taught this summer. The good news feels extra sweet today, considering I am feeling like I am coming apart at the seams. Thought I would brag a bit. :-)
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What do you like best about this course?:
The Professor was interesting and was able to [...]
Bushkill Falls
Jon and I went to Bushkill Falls on Wednesday. The Falls are in the Poconos, and the whole scene reminded me a bit of Dirty Dancing or something- these 1950’s-esque ritsy Poconos/Peakskills resorts. You know- the type that managed to be both appealing and seedy at the same time. The motto should be:
“Come [...]
Did you think I could hold back?
You know I love half-naked world leaders. Especially Putin. Growl.
Just Harriet
I really miss her. Deciding to let her go is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and I still harbor dreams of taking her back someday. She looks happy, though!
My first poem in almost a year
What was once refreshing
That quary, over there
the one we grew up with when it was
our swimming hole (welcome reprieve to long summer days)
now it’s dry
a death trap some kids
about 5, I think
died the other day, slipped down the cliffs when they
were chasing a kitten
or a rabbit
I guess their bodies baked on the red clay for [...]
