Piles of Possiblities

Tsundoku is a Japanese word for the art of surrounding yourself with piles of books you intend to read. 

I approve of this word.

Lexington, Virginia,
many years ago.

(Actually, not even 10 years ago.)

Between Storms & Eclipses

40mph wind from the north on Tuesday; 40mph wind from the south tomorrow.

Lovely in between.

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To the Inlet

We took the kayaks and paddled to the north inlet on a very calm and pleasant day. More of the north end of the island has eroded away, deposited at the southern end – opening up the north inlet more, but closing off the southern inlet completely.

The island is no longer an island.

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East of the Sun, West of the Moon

The Beaver Moon, a full moon, on the night of a full lunar eclipse. Clear skies, calm winds. A great night to spend on the beach with a toasty bonfire.

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