Monthly Archives: October 2020

we’re all in this together

Posted on October 31, 2020 by gary

The pandemic has changed things in our daily lives, some for the worse and some for the better. Except for maybe the better part. And so it is with trick-or-treating. With social distancing and chocolate hoarding, it must be tough … Continue reading →

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do or die

Posted on October 30, 2020 by gary

if you think your vote doesn’t matter Then you’re not paying attention. — the prophet ani — “SOMEONE’S KNOCKING ON THE DOOR!!!” Mo is in a panic. We’ve lived here several years and nobody has EVER come to the door, … Continue reading →

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the keys to a good marriage, part 10

Posted on October 27, 2020 by gary

Do you think we’ll ever go back to Texas? Mo asks. Yes, of course, I reply. Sometimes the key to a good marriage is lying.

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neil diamond had the right idea

Posted on October 23, 2020 by gary

“Hijinks. There’s a useful word.” — richard ford, “sorry for your trouble” — I can still remember the first time I voted as if it were yesterday. This is only because I can’t remember yesterday at all. Something about all … Continue reading →

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Quel est ton tourment?

Posted on October 20, 2020 by gary

The love of our neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say to him, “What are you going through?” — the prophet Simone Weil — We’re sitting on our picnic table at the regional park after surviving … Continue reading →

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