What to learn

Things that I wish to learn before I die: How to light a fire with flint and steel How to tell time by the sun How to know which plants to eat Five languages If it’s dark, and maybe rainy, and I want to sleep, how to make a roof over my head. I want Continue reading What to learn

Reunion

Today I go to my high school reunion – nothing big, just a potluck lunch. I bring the soda pop and bottled water. I still think of us all as teenagers, and wonder at the ties between us, even though we’ve spent many more years apart than together. Nightmares, of course, about who may be Continue reading Reunion

we will enjoy springtime

Today, my physical therapist said it’d be a good idea to try walking around more without my ankle brace, so I’ve actually been walking around like a Real Person all afternoon and evening. I celebrated with Cosmopolitans and a viewing of Hellboy. Wasn’t a bad movie, but it wasn’t as good as the proverbial “everyone” Continue reading we will enjoy springtime