Notes from Maine - 2021/03/07
We’re supposed to get some nice weather this week. I can’t wait. This time of year, it’s really tempting to think about …
Notes from Maine - 2021/02/27
A strange thing happened to me last week.
The story really begins about thirty years ago.
I lived down in Virginia, and a friend told me about puppies …
Notes from Maine - 2021/02/20
Last week, I took my father to the urologist. It was actually a pretty easy appointment. When I say that, I mean that it was …
Notes from Maine - 2021/02/14
I think it’s time to shave my head again. I kinda look like a homeless version of Richard Marx from 1987. Even when I go out to get the …
Notes from Maine - 2021/02/08
Not much happening in Maine this week, at least not in my neck of the woods. We’ve had a tiny bit of snow, some cold days, and …
Notes from Maine - 2021/01/31
I watched The Social Dilemma this weekend. It was unsurprising, and pretty good. It’s funny when you’re watching a documentary …
Notes from Maine - 2021/01/24
My friend Finn had surgery on Friday. It was terrifying for me. I hope he wasn’t terrified. It can be difficult to tell with an English …
Notes from Maine - 2021/01/16
In Maine, we’re climbing out of the dark hole of winter and having a rainy, warm day. Warm for here, of course. It’s in the 40s F (5~10° C), …
Notes from Maine - 2021/01/10
Between podcasts and audiobooks, I’m listening to things a good chunk of the day. While I’m doing chores or working on projects …
Notes from Maine - 2021/01/03
We watched The Fellowship of the Ring last night. My nephew had never seen it. When it came out, I wasn’t a huge fan of the movie. I …
Notes from Maine - 2020/12/27
We had a wet Christmas this year. Rain washed away all the snow. Mud season has come early. It’s beginning to look a lot like early …
Notes from Maine - 2020/12/19
Christmas really snuck up on me this year. Blame in on the pandemic or the postal issues, but I’ve done very little for …
Notes from Maine - 2020/12/12
There are few things as boring and meaningless (in my opinion) as listening to someone else’s dream. Still, I want to tell you about one …
Notes from Maine - 2020/12/05
It’s raining here today. I love a good rainy day. It’s such a great excuse to hide in the house, protected from the weather. Later …
Notes from Maine - 2020/11/27
Sometimes when I write a book, I get lost. It doesn’t happen too often, thankfully, because it’s disturbing. I find myself wandering …
Notes from Maine - 2020/11/22
A couple years ago, I was supposed to go down to Pittsburgh for Thanksgiving. A chunk of my family gathers down there every other …