Here we are, on the very doorstep of Hallowe’en! The hills of western Pennsylvania are gorgeous these days. Driving into town this afternoon, I felt I was in Lothlorien, all the slopes around me aglow in yellow. What a strange … Continue reading
It’s a night of the almost-full moon; and what’s more, reportedly there was a penumbral lunar eclipse earlier this evening. We spent a good deal of time in the backyard, enjoying a good autumnal bonfire of pine logs — also … Continue reading
There’s actually a lot of unfinished business when it comes to memories of my family’s old bookstore. (For Part 1, please refer to my posting two back from this one, titled “The Back Room.”) I haven’t told you my memories … Continue reading