It’s the summer of 1975. My brother and I are wandering around Moscow. A young Russian man comes up to us and starts a conversation. Once a certain level of trust is achieved, he brings up the subject of books banned in the USSR. “Would you mail me a copy of Portnoy’s Complaint?” he asks.…… Continue reading Portnoy’s Complaint in Moscow
Category: Living
St. Paul’s Oakland Cemetery
Cycled with a friend to St. Paul’s Oakland Cemetery (founded 1853), final home for many immigrants. We’re lucky to have a large Hmong-American population, median age 19.7. As many of us age out of the workforce, young, hard-working individuals will build
Haiku Alert
One open window,a cautious invitationbefore the dog days.
Stop-Frame Movie
Made my first, ever, stop-frame movie: “Lights Out.” I’m practicing for a rainy day with the nephews.
Games
On our way back from haircuts, tied up our bikes and popped into Longfellow’s Grill for brunch. A women’s softball game played on the other screens
My New Blog Site
My need to write a blog post generally starts with a bunch of thoughts swirling around my mind, begging to be tamed. My process of writing is largely an exercise in simplification, focus, and organization. Simplification starts with throwing out as many thoughts as possible. Most thoughts end up on the floor, others are filed…… Continue reading My New Blog Site
My New Blog Site
Posted My New Blog Site.
Coffee, Pastry, Friend
Got with a friend over coffee… and pastry. Resistance was futile.
Restraint
My new after-lunch treat: an Americano. Weight gain is a side-effect of my cancer therapy. The simple solution is fewer capuccinos and pastries.
Freewheel Bike
Popped into Freewheel Bike to buy a new bike lock. The old lock could be opened with a pen.