Thought of the Week: Light in the Dark of the Year

There’s something wrong with me, and not in the way I usually mean. I’m sitting at my computer, drinking tea (second cup this morning), writing this post. That in itself is unusual, considering my state of mind recently. I’m listening to Christmas music. Christmas music. That’s highly unusual, no matter what. Worse than any of that, though, is that I actually feel … well, reasonably well.

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Thought of the Week: The Week Before Christmas (An Ode to Retail)

As a veteran retail employee, I know just how hectic it can be for anyone in the service industry in the days leading up to Christmas. One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is how much time people spend spending, and how little time they consequently must be spending with the people for whom they’re shopping in the first place. Wouldn’t it be better, perhaps, to spend a little less time at the mall, and a little more time with your family … ?

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Daily Photo: March 19, 2011

Such a lonely death.

Driving in northern New Hampshire, we stopped by the side of the road to admire the view. It was Little Satis who noticed our ghostly companion …

  • Camera: Nikon D90
  • ISO: 200
  • Focal Length: 105mm
  • Aperture: ƒ/9.5
  • Shutter Speed: 1/350

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