Have you every heard of “bird phenomena”? Loosely speaking, they are sequences of “extraordinary and inexplicable bird appearances that seem to be connected to death.” These are Timothy Findley’s words, who penned them in his lovely book “From Stone Orchard: A Collection of Memories.” Just this morning, as dawn pulled at night’s seams, and the … Continued
Notwithstanding the accidents they cause and the bemoaning they precipitate, I appreciate every flake that falls on a snowy winter’s day. That blanket of white molecular matter seems to unify those disparate human experiences that make up our world. For a brief notation of time, we are treated to a common reference point–look at that … Continued
It’s been nearly three years since this blog has seen an ‘update’. If you’re checking back after our little sojourn from writing, you’ll notice quite a change with the whole outfit. The website has gotten some much needed renovations. Firstly, it looks different. Secondly, it works different. There’s now an online shop that will be … Continued