by Vernon Wade | Aug 1, 2021
My wife started lobbying early: “The California boys are going camping. You should go. Everybody is asking for you. Damien is cooking.” I was reluctant. I didn’t want to take time off work. I hadn’t gone anywhere since The Contagion started and...
by Vernon Wade | Apr 1, 2021
April 11th, 2020. For the first time in decades, the Easter Bunny BBQ was cancelled, all because of the Damned Contagion. Amy and I decided we would celebrate the holiday between ourselves. It is important to maintain your normal routines when quarantined. With no...
by Vernon Wade | Jan 30, 2021
Winter weather and the contagion have sharply curtailed opportunities to get together with friends. Mike and I took advantage of a lull between storms to enjoy a socially distanced winter hike. ...
by Vernon Wade | Jan 13, 2021
There were a couple of spots on the map that looked interesting; a stream I had been trying to find a way down to and, across the road, another stream with a pond I hadn’t checked out. Last weekend, we went looking for them. ...
by Vernon Wade | Jan 3, 2021
New Year Day 2021 ...