No Fishing
My neighborhood is filled with lots of ponds and lakes. (Of course, not as many as there were before the Great Flood of 2015.) And where there are fish, there will be fishermen. Or not. Good thing herons can’t read.
Cellphoneum Toweris
Here in the neighborhood, we’re very proud of our trees. Oaks and pines far outnumber the other species, but we also have magnolias, persimmons, dogwoods, pears, hollies, maples, sweet gum… Oh, and then there’s this tree. It’s so tall, it … Continued
Coasting
There is no place on earth more beautiful than the South Carolina Lowcountry. Truly. Last week, I was lucky enough to spend some time there, taking in the natural beauty. OK, back to the real world now.
Seahorse-ing Around
I love going to the beach in the summer. Or the winter. Or any time, really. I love the beach so much, I wrote a book full of poems about it. Seals, eels, jellyfish, lobsters…I wrote rhymes about all kinds … Continued
A Change of Scenery
On Walkabout Wednesdays, I like to take a closer look at the things that interest me in my neighborhood. Architectural details, yard art, signs… Last week, I decided to walk around Siberia instead. Enjoy.
Knock it Off!
When I work in the summer office, I see plenty of birds throughout the day. Crows swoop through the yard. Hummingbirds flit by. Hawks circle overhead. And sometimes, I hear the vibrant sound of woodpeckers — a sound that makes … Continued
Mysterious Packages
Mysterious packages have been appearing in the neighborhood. Some of these objects are all bundled in black; some are wrapped in white. Even the Crime Watch Zone has been infiltrated! What could these bundles be? Oh! Fire hydrants. Who would … Continued
Signs of Summer
I love it when farm stands start popping up in the neighborhood. It’s a berry good thing.
Home Sweet Gone
Have you ever been walking along, admiring your neighbor’s house, and then realize your neighbor’s house isn’t there any more? Yeah, that’s weird.
See Rock City
I love old American roadside attractions and amusement parks. One I haven’t been to yet is Rock City, near Chattanooga. This attraction gained fame through an ingenious marketing campaign that involved painting “See Rock City” on the roofs of barns … Continued