August 14, 2026 Kyoko Katayama I opened the door of the fluorescent lit fourth floor stairwell. A shadow fluttered about like a crumpled black paper, interrupting my passage to the stairs. It was early in the morning at the apex of the lush summer. I carried a basket to harvest the first heirloom tomatoes in […] Read more
July 22, 2026 John Pegg I am subscribed to receive daily ruminations (predominantly political and cultural) from Robert Reich, a retired economics professor at U.C. Berkeley, as well as a lawyer, statesman, and former Secretary of Labor. However, today’s commentary was different. Prompted by his recent 80th birthday, Reich reflected on some advice given to […] Read more
June 25, 2026 By Iric Nathanson I was just about to walk through the full body scanner at MSP airport when the TSA agent called me back. “Let me take another look at your driver’s license,” she said, with a touch of irritation in her voice. “Nope, you can’t go through. You don’t have a […] Read more
June 1, 2026 Judy Solmonson On my usual walk near Becketwood I was pleased to hear the haunting call of a barred owl. His song “Who cooks for you?” called me to mimic him with my best bird voice. A minute later it was a shock to hear him echo it back. I finally spied […] Read more
May 21, 2026 Pat Cummings Two bright cardinals singing Two brown sparrows sparring Two noisy geese heading west Tulips supporting the south wall Setting sun winking behind the building Sculptural couple still embracing Flag hanging at half-mast, the reason unknown Forsythia blooms competing with the twilight New patio sheltering conversations Disparate colors, shapes, and sounds […] Read more