Category Archives: Rambles

Bits and pieces provoked by moving through space, history, and the calendar.

The Thing that Goes, “Braack!”

A rockhounding trip to the Mojave Desert leads to several new experiences. Continue reading

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Poppies, Ottawa

Photos of poppies from Ottawa. Continue reading

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Poppies, Phoenix

Photos of poppies from Phoenix AZ. Continue reading

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Hurricane Isabel and Me

A reflection on my own experience of Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Continue reading

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My Summer Vacation

A selective recap of our journey across the Canadian Shield–Arctic fireweed, pulp and paper mills, and giant walleyes–and musings about opportunities taken as well as missed. Continue reading

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Good Thing, Too Much Of

Musings on the state of Canadian geography after three days spent traversing a pathetically small portion of the Canadian Shield. Continue reading

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Open Sesame?

Waiting in line at a border crossing, I am reminded of, and inspired by, a classical scene from a classic fantasy novel: The Lord of the Rings. Continue reading

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Close Enough?

A visit to the Equator – sort of – prompts me to think about accuracy and what constitutes “close enough.” Continue reading

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Oh, Canada: A Celebration in Photos

A special day deserves special photographic treatment. Herewith, a montage of provincial flowers represents the places in Canada where I’ve lived. Continue reading

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