Monthly Archives: October 2008

Today is Halloween. This is what my sister, Booko, does to pumpkins this time of year: Yes, she carved each and every one of them. Amazingly talented, is my sister. Being much less adept with a knife, I think of … Continue reading →

My daughter called from Argentina the other day, relieved to report that she’d finally received her absentee ballot. We requested it weeks ago and she was starting to worry it wouldn’t get to her in time. This will be the … Continue reading →

My trees are trying to kill me. Their weapon of choice? Acorns. You think I’m kidding? Look at this: In the thirteen years I’ve lived under these trees, I have never seen so many acorns. Some people say this increased … Continue reading →