Monthly Archives: February 2026

In the modern world, it is easy to feel like a passenger: reacting to notifications, responding to demands, consuming whatever you happen to drive past on your screen. But joy is found in being the driver. It’s the act of … Continue reading →

Click on the comic for higher resolution: This reminds me of Marlo Thomas’s Free to Be… You and Me album from 1972. One of the songs was based on the poem “Helping” by Shel Silverstein, and it ended with, Some … Continue reading →

When I saw this comic I immediately thought of a quote I read almost 40 years ago: I’ve never been lost, but I was mighty turned around for three days once. –Daniel Boone Why did I think of it so … Continue reading →

Both the bean plant and the balloon are still struggling. I’m amazed they haven’t given up yet. I’m going to keep them until they do. I can’t imagine why I identify with them so much. 😀 February 15, 2026

Happy Valentine’s Day, but this isn’t about romantic love, it’s about people countering all the cruelty and destruction going on in the world by focusing on love and connection. I haven’t watched the Super Bowl in years, and when I … Continue reading →

I’m not like Calvin, I usually try avoid physical risks — and I don’t think the alternative is “stupefying security.” However…. For the first time in my life I bought a really sharp chef’s knife. I’ve wanted one for years. … Continue reading →

I went to Natural Grocers today to get some yogurt and fresh vegetables. As I was getting my cart I noticed the sign, Registers are down, cash only. Oops! I started pushing my cart back and noticed a women who … Continue reading →

Do you have your birth certificate or passport? Andy has his birth certifcate in our safe deposit box, but I have only a baptism certificate. When I first applied for a passport 66 years ago that’s all my folks had … Continue reading →

My latest doggie fix: Our lease says that huskies are one of the restricted breeds — we couldn’t have a pup that had 50% or more of their genes. We agree — they are not made to live in apartments. … Continue reading →

This is from a post by Angus in Scotland: The cutest little Eider duckling has been blown up into the courtyard by the gales. For a moment we think it’s a puffin. Down on the shore the Eider mothers are … Continue reading →