Each Other’s

I originally wrote the following very short poem (at the bottom of this post) in 1986. It was written with … Continue reading Each Other’s

Floating Boat House, Philippines

The two of them paid their pesos for the floating relaxation and pushed off from the shore. It seemed that … Continue reading Floating Boat House, Philippines

When we first started coming to Lake Christine, near Lutsen, MN, on a regular basis. The moose were easier to … Continue reading Old Greybeard at Lake Christine

“The Facts?” She leaned forward. “Is that what you call them?” Her breath moved the smoke. “That’s what Fletcher calls … Continue reading “The Painting of Porcupine City: A Novel” by Ben Monopoli

For the month of May, my travel and animal posts are all going to revolve around Lutsen, MN. There are … Continue reading Lake Christine in Lutsen, MN

I have many old books for friends. They are soft, and worn, and smell of leather and the oils from … Continue reading My Friends…

“Happy Mayday, boys! Try to get some rest and relaxation in today!” “Go away, Dad, we’re busy sleeping.” *Rolls eyes … Continue reading May Day, boys by the fire…

“Deal with all this, live with myself, you mean? I honestly don’t know. I stand often enough at the abyss … Continue reading Andrew Ashling, “The Invisible Chains – Part 1: Bonds of Hate” …Abyss

My flat in Cairo was inside the city and in the worst traffic, crime, and lowest price area that would … Continue reading The Egyptian Correspondent

Nathaniel pulled on the round, white buttons that closed the designer silk and lace dress against the feminine curves of … Continue reading Nathaniel’s Eating Habits