John Hughes did some of the key films of any ’80s childhood. I have a fistful of his DVDs. Anyone my age who collects movies does. Much will be written of his ability to capture a mood and tone authentically, and I shall agree. But I want to offer a favorite detail of his style, … Read more
Our rainfall has mostly leveled out for the year, but we had such a wet spring that several acres of low-lying farmland on my commute have been underwater for several months. I notice an egret or two there most times I drive by, and I’ve been thinking “I need to grab my camera.” Well, I … Read more
My dog woke me up at 4 barking at my next-door neighbor returning from a bass-fishing tournament, but the white noise of the window fan and the cool air ensured a speedy return to slumber. Up. Cheerios. Coffee. Church. We’re having a pocket of essentially perfect weather right now (sunny, highs in the low 80s, … Read more