US AND THEM
We are many. They are more. I don’t like them. They laugh. We mourn.
WE ARE MANY
I expect Harris to win. But if she doesn’t, what then?
MORNING IN AMERICA
All my MAGA friends are worried.
OLD FRIENDS
I remember when “old friend” only meant “dear friend.” Now it actually means old—as in, well, doddering.
NATURE IS HEARTLESS
First Helene. Then Milton. Massive hurricanes inflicting death and destruction on innocent people.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
I found myself in one of those churches that are fueling the Trump cult. Oh me, oh my.
TRAINS, PLANES, AND AUTOMOBILES
Alaska’s wildlife is awesome. And so is its railroad.
GAIA SAYS, “CHEESE”
St. Peter’s Basilica can’t hold a candle to Denali.
THUS SPOKE THE MUSHROOMS
I’ve put mushrooms on my salads. Now they’re on my mind.
ARE LIBERALS STUPID?
I turned 75 this past Tuesday. But I almost didn’t. A raging bull charged me.
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WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE
Something notable happened this month that merits an early return from my sabbatical.
SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER
I reached a personal milestone yesterday. Alas, there were no fireworks and no parades.
O JOGO BONITO
Soccer is a beautiful game, my sons told me years ago. I couldn’t see what they saw, but I’m beginning to.
BEYOND REASON
I'm a soccer fan but not a fanatic. Alas, the game releases the inner barbarian.