January Excursion to South Prairie

January Excursion to South Prairie

by | Jan 4, 2020

My brother and I decided to take advantage of the unusually mild weather and went for a little excursion into the Gifford Pinchot yesterday. We ran into ice about the time we ran out of pavement, small patches at first, then long stretches which formed a treacherous,...
Sunrise, January First, 2020

Sunrise, January First, 2020

by | Jan 1, 2020

The rain has paused, but the gusty wind continues to blow water from the naked trees. Two maple seeds helicopter down to a hard splash-landing in the hot tub. Aside from the wind, it is quiet. Even the dogs and the rooster are sleeping in.  
Dutch Oven Shepherd’s Pie

Dutch Oven Shepherd’s Pie

by | Dec 26, 2019

I love Shepherd’s Pie. The thick filling of meat and vegetables, topped with mounds of mashed potatoes, makes the perfect comfort food. The sound of it bubbling, the tantalizing aroma, mixing with the smoke from the coals as it leaks out from under the heavy lid...
Too Light

Too Light

by | Nov 16, 2019

  It seems obvious that adding a third wheel will increase the stability of your motorcycle. The realty is a little more complicated – it is all about balance…....
Walking Through My Memories

Walking Through My Memories

by | Nov 5, 2019

At lunch, I usually take a walk, just to get away, out of the office. I often walk along the old pipeline above Indian Creek.   It’s a little different now than when I was a kid. The water is gone and the pipe has fallen into disrepair, but most of it is still...