Tag Archives: summer

Olympic

Posted on July 30, 2024 by dgSciGuy

Events I could medal intime wastingbuying books and not reading them art supplies and not creating journals and not writing in themsleepingscrollingsittingbeing an extrovert for my studentsbeing an introvert otherwiseshouldingwanting to be accomplishedavoiding the workriding coastersaudiobookseclectic music playlists on Spotifycarefully … Continue reading →

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The end of summer

Posted on July 16, 2024 by dgSciGuy

–image generated by AI the astringent smell of fresh waxquiet hallsdark cornersclassrooms with chairs stacked in one corner–unused for weeksslowlylife creepsback ina new poster and rugchairs moving back homecomputers download overdueupdatesstacks of paper appear–organizeddisorder banished to trash bagsmaking room for … Continue reading →

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Celebrating

Posted on July 9, 2024 by dgSciGuy

I wanted to write something about celebrationsabout the Capitol Fourth with fireworksabove whitewashed marbleclad buildings highlighting honor and hiding oursinsabout my favorite monuments somewhere along the tidal-basin under fire-worksabout the hope we have in history and thisAmerican experimentmaybe the audacity … Continue reading →

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July

Posted on July 2, 2024 by dgSciGuy

. . .dawned as the midpoint of summerwhen Target has started stocking back-to-schooland teachers in the south can count the days recognizing that maybeit’s time to get started sliding slowly back into planningto be better organizedto have it together –whatever … Continue reading →

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retaining and reclaiming

Posted on June 25, 2024 by dgSciGuy

retaining and reclaimingyouth–anongoing effort–a task taking time where willand might and aging clashforging the presentas in, surrounded by youth all daysometimes (often)I forget my actual agewhich is to say, living alone,I don’t see the daily process of agingin anyone elseso … Continue reading →

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Mid-June

Posted on June 11, 2024 by dgSciGuy

a summer stroll–roll on the skateboard– mid-month amid rest and recovery from a long school yearinsects dragon-flying beside me.melody for motion provided bythe chittering of robins harsh call of the bluejay.miracles in the mundaneAwestruck, I pause under the shade of … Continue reading →

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Summer Break Still Life

Posted on June 19, 2023 by dgSciGuy

The bed remains unmade pillows strewn covers falling off the sides. piles of projects clutter the living room and kitchen visible reminders of good intentions. clibpoards with notes for next year near books of ideas waiting to be opened full … Continue reading →

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Do you feel it?

Posted on June 6, 2023 by dgSciGuy

Do you feel it?the pressure to enjoy? Summer break bringsfree timeplanning timebreak timerecharging timean opportunity to reflect.But underneath it all, do you feel the pressure toenjoy?The weather is nice today (not too hot)better get out there and enjoy it.The coolest … Continue reading →

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Food, Family, and Kitchen Ghosts

Posted on June 5, 2023 by dgSciGuy

Having lived alone since college, I have a conflicted relationship with cooking. There have been times in my life when I’ve put to use the many cookbooks that line my kitchen shelf. And there have been periods that I’ve let … Continue reading →

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