







This week, my high school announced the passing of English teacher, Hal Donnelly. Living on campus, students spent a lot of time with the faculty and they all proved to be influential. WRA included this photo in the memorial posting. That expression and that hair, that tie and that tumbling pile of papers-I suspect I had caught sight of the candid photographer. In retrospect, I received a remarkable education, but the years were difficult (as for everyone in high school). Also, yes, we had color photography when I was in high school.

Traveling in Japan with Aaron Brendze Brownlie for two weeks has been amazing; homeward bound today

Grateful to spend the day in the company of an old friend and raise a glass for Mother’s Day to grand mothers, mothers missed, and mothers experienced & freshly blessed. Near or distant, you’re in our thoughts and hearts. Then we went garden visiting, which seemed appropriate.


It glows in the dark you say? And so jigsaw meditation becomes a light show.

What are you reading with coffee today? Thanks Brian Keene for the crossword and the other stuff, too.

Pics from Tuesday night at Photo City Music Hall. TBO are playing in East Hampton, Mass., tonight, so load the car now and map a stop for mozzarella sticks on the way.


15 years ago today at the Bodhi tree. It was the one thing Aaron Brendze Brownlie said he wanted to see while we traveled around India.

On Saturday morning, Strong Hospital unveiled the updated Gifts of Life Memorial Wall. The photo is from the ceremony beforehand when they showed the donors on the big screen. Please check the box on your license to be a donor and discuss with your family.
