Goats as access to peace in quarantine times

Goats as access to peace in quarantine times

In April billygoats arrived and a famous song came to mind. High on the hill stood a lonely goatherd… The ensemble was hired by my suburban city to provide the ubiquitous fire break. “Yodel-ayee-yodel-ayee-yodel-ay-hee-hoo!” Everyone knew their...
Shitty Shitty Bang-Bang!

Shitty Shitty Bang-Bang!

Six-foot Social Distance in the new norm of Quarantine. Six feet away kept one safe. However, coupled with our enforced homestay, from mid-March to Memorial Day, was a home remodel gone wild. Six feet away, on the other side of our lot line. It was difficult to remain...
COVID Homestay as Camping Redux

COVID Homestay as Camping Redux

In 1992-3, we endured a significant home remodel by living out of the house, in an apartment for five months. I likened it to camping. In this manner, I made light of the mashed, matted, and dirty orange shag carpet that covered the floor and the grease-layered...
The Dominos Fell during March

The Dominos Fell during March

March was a tough month. The reality of COVID-19 began to tighten a noose around the neck of America. The west coast suffered first: the states of Washington and California, Pacific Rim destinations for people fleeing China. But, the east coast wasn’t affected...
Never Taking Travel for Granted again

Never Taking Travel for Granted again

Today is my __ wedding anniversary. My husband retains that stat. I can only say that I can’t recall life without him. We share many of the same values: truth, honesty, sense of humor, goals, and on and on and on… Neither takes themself too seriously. We...