The big moon sliding over my head affects me to no end. I know the forest does as well. I need to spend more time in the woods even though I live at the edge. I had to get up this morning at 2 o’clock. I was restless and overheating just lying awake on my day bed … More Animals and Me. I Fail at Sleeping Through the Noise of the Moon.
Yesterday it snowed all day and then this morning, air temps still in the 20’s F it began to rain gently. The snow from yesterday was covered with a thin crust of ice as the rain continued. I went to the outside of The Castle and pushed a shovel full of the stuff toward the … More Superior Snowplow and Serious Contemplations. Plus Neeley!
TEN, FORTY-THREE, and SIXTY-FIVE Ten minutes ago I finished chewing the most delightful morsel of warm doughnut smeared with Maine blueberry jam. Last night I was driving back from the Maine State Prison where I had gone to recruit men to attend an AVP Basic workshop two weeks from now. During the trip I’d gotten … More 10, 43, & 65
A day in which I need to stay focussed on the time and the place. I’ve been reading “Blood Orchid”. He writes the way I want to, or try to. I’m off to see the wizard. Maine State Prison to recruit for our next workshop. Deliver a poster for display/advertising. Try everything. It all counts. … More What Gets Kicked Up While Reading Charles Bowden. Blood Orchid.
I finished stacking two cords of firewood against the house a couple of days ago. I finished the job with a thorough raking of the driveway where I had the woodcutter dump it. I gleaned two wheel barrows full of detritis that is flamable. I can use it as kindling. The woodcutter has a huge … More Accomplishment, Lowering the Number of Stressors at The Castle, Deciding to Decide. Plus some fun times with a camera.
Playing Fair and Being Kind 