Among the many recent titles published about racism, Clint Smith's How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America is probably the most meaningful and…
This is why I keep a running book list that is decades long. For more than 15 years, my list has included this note.The Red Parts - Maggie Nelson -…
Bluefin TunaYesterday morning we packed up, drove to one of the big drugstore chains, and bought a soft cooler case and ice. The leftovers from Asadero were just too good…
On our last full day in Seattle, we set out in the morning with a plan for spending the day apart, then meeting up for dinner at the second place…
I'm writing this in the middle of the night, having crashed as soon as we got back to the cottage, then waking up a few hours later, wide awake. This…
A man walks into a bookstore...Powell's, and this time we mean itOn Wednesday, we felt well enough to spend quality time in Powell's. Not that anything could have kept Allan…
Portland is Food Truck CityOn Monday, while we were driving to Portland, Allan was already sick, and by the time we were settled in our room, I was sick, too.…
Allan and I are both sick, apparently with a flu or some other virus. I rarely get sick -- it's been more than four years -- and this has hit…
Allan and I are both sick, apparently with a flu or some other virus. I rarely get sick -- it's been more than four years -- and this has hit…
The StoryCorps booth, New York City, 2004Many readers have reached out here or on Facebook with thoughts and comfort about my mother. I appreciate it very much. I know you…
The StoryCorps booth, New York City, 2004Many readers have reached out here or on Facebook with thoughts and comfort about my mother. I appreciate it very much. I know you…
The view from hereThe trip so far has been both busy and relaxing. Yesterday we visited a farm where some tiny piglets were a big attraction, as much for my…
The view from hereThe trip so far has been both busy and relaxing. Yesterday we visited a farm where some tiny piglets were a big attraction, as much for my…
After breakfast at Joshua's, we hit the road, taking 101 South, which winds through the Olympic peninsula, following waterways -- rivers, canals, sounds, bays -- through tiny remote hamlets. Quilcene,…
After breakfast at Joshua's, we hit the road, taking 101 South, which winds through the Olympic peninsula, following waterways -- rivers, canals, sounds, bays -- through tiny remote hamlets. Quilcene,…
The Lefties Mascot: TimberIf you've been reading wmtc for a while, you know I can't travel without writing about it. That's how I process and preserve my travel experiences. I've…
The Lefties Mascot: TimberIf you've been reading wmtc for a while, you know I can't travel without writing about it. That's how I process and preserve my travel experiences. I've…
Libraries across Canada celebrate National Indigenous People's Day, and at the Port Hardy Library, that celebration is especially meaningful. The local population is at least 40% Indigenous, and a huge…
Libraries across Canada celebrate National Indigenous People's Day, and at the Port Hardy Library, that celebration is especially meaningful. The local population is at least 40% Indigenous, and a huge…
Today I have been alive on this planet for 63 years. Last year I shared thoughts on aging and mortality. It was a popular post that resonated with many readers.…
