a swoop and a dart

[ est. 2005 ]

Oct 25, 20171 min read

October

October by Robert Frost, 1874-1963 O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild,...

May 24, 20171 min read

Color/Colour Lovers

I participated in another round of Color/Colour Lovers in February along with Andrea Jenkins, Xanthe Berkeley, and a whole bunch of other...

May 22, 20173 min read

Being a Military Kid

Being a military kid isn't always the easiest thing to be. As has been discussed here ad nauseum over the years, it's hard for obvious...

May 19, 20172 min read

Spring in the Mountain West

Last weekend we hosted the Karahalis family and spent a good 50% of our time with them outdoors in the sunshine, surrounded by freshly...

May 5, 20171 min read

That Day A Year Ago When I Drove to Madrid, NM

One year ago today I sent the girls off to school, took Ellie on a quick walk, and headed for the open road on the other side of the...

Apr 24, 20175 min read

The Day I Learned I Wasn't Kindred Spirits with Mary Oliver

Do you know Mary Oliver? She is a wonderful American poet who has won many awards and published a whole lot of poems over the course of...