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Away From the Desk

Posted on June 17, 2013 by fsdthreshold

Here's wishing everyone a Happy Midsummer's Eve, whenever you choose to celebrate it: June 20, 21, or the Christian one on June 24 (the eve of the birth of St. John the Baptist). This is also to let you know that I'll be away from my desk -- way, way Read more [...]

Two Nice Quotes

Posted on May 25, 2013 by fsdthreshold

"I love above all the sight of vegetation resting upon old ruins; this embrace of nature, coming swiftly to bury the work of man the moment his hand is no longer there to defend it, fills me with deep and ample joy." Read more [...]

Schools, Parks, and May in the Uncanny City

Posted on May 6, 2013 by fsdthreshold

You'll appreciate this: today at work, I got hit by a flying lazy Susan. Yes, a wooden disc came bounding toward me, and I didn't really see it until it had bounced off me onto the floor. Fortunately, lazy Susans have no corners or sharp edges -- I wasn't Read more [...]

Green Star Setting

Posted on April 20, 2013 by fsdthreshold

Get the double meaning there? About a year ago, I wrote a post called "Green Star Rising," telling you all about my new job. That star is "setting" now, serenely and with lovely grace, as I count down my last little while at the plant. And "setting" is Read more [...]

Adventures in Third Hollow

Posted on April 15, 2013 by fsdthreshold

The Saturday before last, April 6, Julie and I ventured into the rugged bluffs overlooking the Beaver River -- and thence into the wooded ravine known as Third Hollow. We were partly in quest of Skull Cave, which Julie had explored as a young teenager Read more [...]

Whan That Aprille

Posted on April 4, 2013 by fsdthreshold

Spring is here now! I declare it! The winter that would not let go has at last slid howling and clawing into the frigid abyss, and warmer air is astir. The crocus shoots in my backyard have a chance. The cherry blossoms will open. And folk will "longen Read more [...]

Audio DRAGONFLY Now Available!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by fsdthreshold

Dragonfly is now downloadable as an audio book from Audible! You can find it easily on Amazon and listen to an excerpt. It’s read by Casey Holloway.

March Snow: Two Wonders

Posted on March 6, 2013 by fsdthreshold

We're into March, but winter won't quite let go of us yet. The forecast, however, is for temperatures that look like the arrival of the cavalry . . . like the coming of Gandalf with reinforcements to the battle of Helm's Deep. I awoke during the night Read more [...]

Julie’s Blog

Posted on March 1, 2013 by fsdthreshold

My fiancee is also a blogger. Just today, she blogged about me! I invite you to visit her blog here. If that link doesn't work, you can find it at http://allmanack.blogspot.com. I am truly, truly blessed. Read more [...]

These Snowy Hills

Posted on February 23, 2013 by fsdthreshold

There is an austere beauty to the wintry hills of western Pennsylvania. I'm letting pictures do nearly all the talking this time. Life is busy -- good and full Read more [...]

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