Latest communiqués

Sep
29
The reading public reading in public

The reading public reading in public

May not be suitable for all ages. Includes graphic images of people engaging with print matter. I was a constant
2 min read
Sep
15
Introverted, socially awkward man attempts street photography

Introverted, socially awkward man attempts street photography

Includes images of musicians, a street chef, and some complicated pants My preferred subjects, as a photographer, have been landscapes,
2 min read
Sep
11
When You’re Done Here, Read Some E.B. White, But Not “The Elements of Style”

When You’re Done Here, Read Some E.B. White, But Not “The Elements of Style”

Includes some literary name-dropping, references to Shakers and weasels, and consideration of arteriosclerosis in turtles. The writing life has its
6 min read
Sep
08
Book report for August 2023

Book report for August 2023

This was not supposed to be the next communiqué from my joggled mind. But an essay on politicians raising their
2 min read
Aug
24
Alaska III — Abodes

Alaska III — Abodes

Includes used tires, Joe McGinnis, one mention of the autism spectrum, and a devil dog. I choose to live in
4 min read
Aug
18
Do not ask for whom the coal rolls

Do not ask for whom the coal rolls

Includes modifications to truck exhausts, two appearances by a guy in a Tesla, and Bedtime for Bonzo For the last
4 min read
Aug
09
Alaska II — Ice

Alaska II — Ice

Includes compression of air bubbles, misattribution of Rayleigh scattering, seal sex (not much), and fizzing glaciers. A few years ago,
3 min read
Aug
04
The book report for July 2023

The book report for July 2023

Includes baffling poetry and one very patient poet, some lively essays, and the latest from a master. Surprised myself by
2 min read
Jul
31
Writing is hard? Really? Try being  a roofer. Or a single mom.

Writing is hard? Really? Try being a roofer. Or a single mom.

Includes the pain of dancers, a mention of f-stops, and the first ever appearance in this newsletter of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
4 min read
Jul
21
My thing with windows and peeling paint

My thing with windows and peeling paint

Includes portals, paint, denial of any voyeurism, mention of cadmium yellow, and the figure 8,235,377 I first made
2 min read