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I’m a riddle in nine syllables, An elephant, a ponderous house, A melon strolling on two tendrils. O red fruit, ivory, fine timbers! This loaf’s big with its yeasty rising. Money’s new-minted in this fat purse. I’m a means, a … Continue reading →

Another high school friend of mine is getting married.  Not just a classmate, but a good friend who was part of the lunchtable group from middle school on out.  That makes three of us out of eight or so.  I … Continue reading →

Growing up with a car-obsessed brother, I got to know my makers and models and the rough cost of the pricey cars he had pictures of around his room.  I’m not sure if that stood me in good stead over … Continue reading →

Partly as a result of the recent turmoil on Wall Street, there has been more discussion of Republican and Democratic economic policies. This strikes me as a salutary shift. Unfortunately, I’m afraid that much of the discussion is based on … Continue reading →

Sydney’s off to another conference this weekend (this one closer, shorter, and just for fun), so I’m on my own. Last night we watched two episodes of “Blue Planet” and shelled pinto beans.  Who says you can’t farm by sitting … Continue reading →

Thus far I’ve left Sydney to make the political posts, since I have felt I’m getting my fill from what are rather lengthy discussions with him at home and all the media I’ve been able to get my hands on. … Continue reading →

This is the first semester in awhile that I find myself not in the front of a classroom, responsible for 17 or more minds. Instead, I’m a student in another’s classroom, mucking my way through French with the rest. I’ve … Continue reading →

Last night Sydney and I “put up” the corn.  All 121 ears of it!  That means we can look forward to 30 wonderful mashed-potatoes-and-corn meals in the next year.  Yum.  What you may not know is that Sydney grows super-sweet … Continue reading →

I’m guessing he’ll post more later, but by his reports the conference went well, his comments were well received, and he got to talk to interesting people.  His plane got in fairly late last night, so we went to early … Continue reading →