Vulture
etc., recall the word
resoldered here
in a pane of sand.
— R. Kenney
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Birdsong
On a trip to visit my son recently I spotted a number of birds sitting on what I think were power cables strung across the highway. (Perhaps they were looking out for wildfires.) I was immediately reminded of a musical stave, with the resting birds as notes. So I played them. Here’s what they sound […]
Continue ReadingUnfriendly Confines
Prefer to listen to this post? You’re in a box. It’s dark. There’s only one thing to focus on. You really can’t make noise. Are you in a coffin or are you in a movie theater? Greetings, travelers! And welcome to the first itinerary where we really don’t go anywhere. Or rather, the places we’ll […]
Continue ReadingHell On Wheels
Prefer to listen to this post? This week our journey isn’t about where we’re going, my tireless travel companions, it’s how. I’m a train nerd, not quite what is somewhat derisively called a “foamer” (that is, someone who foams at the mouth at the sight of unique rolling stock) more like a casual trainspotter. My […]
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