In this insane political year, when many of us are wondering if Donald Trump is the Beast of the Apocalypse, the angriest controversy on the Internet is over the loss of Stana Katic (Kate Beckett) on ABC’s “Castle.” It’s huge. Gigantic. Cataclysmic…. Read More ›
Day: 2016-05-11
SOLOMON’S SEAL IN BLOOM
Suddenly, there are flowers. Everywhere. Trees are coming into leaf. Gardens are bright with spring flowers. I have been nurturing a patch of wild Solomon’s seal for more than ten years. This year, perhaps because of all the rain, they… Read More ›
FRIENDS IN STRANGE PLACES
It was an ordinary day in the suburb of Jerusalem where I managed a weekly English-language newspaper. I had fallen into the job when the previous editor quit — after his paycheck bounced. Twice. Me too, but I wanted the paper to succeed, and… Read More ›
MUNDAY MONDAY CHALLENGE 58 – KITCHEN STILLS
Mundane Monday Challenge #58 I have been trying to keep up with all the challenges and totally failing. Miserably failing. It hasn’t been a prolific period for me, photographically speaking. I have not felt inspired and I haven’t felt good… Read More ›