Hang down your head
If the deck at our house were a little taller, we’d be able to see the top of the North Highlands Dam from it,…
planet saving
Recharged
It’s just supposed to be a quick trip. Three hours tops. Instead, it turns into an all-day adventure — bookended by hefty doses of…
Plains, trains, automobile
There was a moment last weekend when I felt like that pilot played by Tom Hardy in “Dunkirk.” We’re driving the Leaf toward Americus,…
Buy your leaf (Part 2)
When last we left our daring adventurers, they had driven through Atlanta in possibly the city’s worst weekend of traffic. Ever. Their winding path…
Buy your leaf (Part 1)
I’m in the pickup truck, carrying a heavy load, 100 miles north of home in what’s probably the worst city to drive in, in…
Upward Dog
Maybe a dozen years ago, we were sipping some beers at a wedding reception in Montgomery. It was a good vibe, with a live…
The Heat Is On
My back is sore. My knees ache. My fingers are raw. The pain is worth it, though, as we warm ourselves by the fireplace…
Let there be light
A light bulb. That’s all the stupid thing needs. And yet, we’re going to have to throw it away because the fine folks at Target…
Train of Thought
He seemed like such a gentleman, until he slammed those keys down on the counter. “If you want your damn car, go get it…