Nothing is safe from the maw of this vicious predator.

Wheel to the storm and fly. RIP Bobby.

Apropos of nothing

They’ve got to be protected, all their rights respected, ‘till someone who we like… can be elected. (Tom Lehrer, ca. 1965)

Claire on the couch looking a bit guilty to have been caught out.

This x 1,000,000

Say hello to Claire. She’s all mine. A rescue pup from Sterling Animal Shelter.

Bedford MA represents

Chocorua was the first “big” mountain that Pam and I attempted together. For various dumb reasons neither of us made it to the summit. Real close. Still, a great hike.

A month ago. Mt. Liberty with Pam and Nancy.

Latest hike… Mt Cardigan. Somehow, my first climb of this mountain. With Pam and her friend Cathy.

Benny’s gone over the bridge. He was well loved.

Van Gogh at the MFA, with Deb of course.

Parallels to my own situation. German-born mother. Austrian-born father. Sister and I born in Israel. Emigrated to US and naturalized 65 years ago. My “religion” and place of birth were imposed by forces and events far beyond my control.

Same…

On today’s walk with Ben.

2.5 miles thru Bedford woods with Andrew and Ben. Cold and breezy. A few snowflakes coming down.

First post on Bluesky. Winter is bearable with a good fire and a dog.