Over the winter, my partner and I embarked on what we intended to be a massive downsizing exercise. It seemed like a good idea at the time. For one thing, we had begun talking about moving to a smaller space, Continue reading The stuff nobody wants→

In October 2018, according to various news sources, Sergey Savitsky, a Russian engineer stabbed his workmate, welder Oleg Beloguzov. They worked together at a research station in Antarctica, with little company other than each other. Reports at the time claimed Continue reading The joy of stacking chairs→

Most carpenters – the smart ones, anyway – follow the adage “measure twice, cut once.” It’s a good one: being cautious, whether when cutting lumber or elsewhere in life, can save heartbreak, wasted time, energy and materials.  Because I tend Continue reading Measure twice→

Earlier this week, the opening sentence in a recent New York Times article caught my eye: “Looking for ways to grow old gracefully?” Well, yes, I thought, I am. I read on. The piece was a compilation of excerpts from Continue reading With grace, or without→