Money. Many admirable magazines dedicate an issue to this theme from time to time. You might think money has nothing to do with you, but here’s what I think: we all have a unique relationship with money. Childhood Money When I was a kid, I was known as the family...

I’m traveling the world this week- -Israel; Jordan; Italy. My friend David Bernstein, the young hero of Small-g City, is taking me there. The year is 2025 and David is on a quest, searching for the identity of his father. David is immortal but his father wasn’t. How...

Graduation time. I’m reminded by class photos in the local newspaper and announcements received from the children of family and friends. In my home town, graduates of the local high school will gather for an annual ritual, the Alumni Banquet. I first attended the...

If you’ve been following this blog from the early days, you know I’m a self-confessed procrastinator when it comes to reading professional publications. You’ll be happy to know I’m getting better at keeping up with current issues of Poets & Writers, Roundup...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve liked cemeteries. Laurel Grove is one of my favorite spots in Port Townsend, WA, the best place to have some quiet time away from tourist-flooded downtown on a fine summer day, ideal for reading and reflection. Many of my family are...

Yesterday, I missed something big. The Pet Parade, one of the highlights of the Port Townsend, WA, Rhododendron Festival, happens the third Thursday in May. The Pet Parade is a charming sea of chaos. The staging area in front of the fire station is jammed with dogs,...