Author Archives: rdavies

One of those many ‘leftovers’ from a poetry presentation to senior high teachers I, ironically, never got to try myself. Remembrance Day: War Poetry Read John McCrae’s “In Flanders Fields”, then discuss how war has provoked much writing on the … Continue reading →

especially on a driveway, for 4-7 year-olds.

with Tonka toys for boys.

Thanksgiving fun.

Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go–a ‘must’ book for boys 4-7. Multiple plotlines and absurd possibilities.

previously posted on October 11, 2016) “Freedom is from within.” –Frank Lloyd Wright “I have to protect myself from the toxicity of this culture.” –Kate Braverman “Everything hinges upon our realizing the essentially transitory possibilities.” –Viktor Frankl “I dwell in … Continue reading →

No snow yet. Wind is down. It’s -3 C which is not too cold if you’re dressed warmly enough with something on your head and ears. It’s important to get outside at least once a day in the winter. Fresh … Continue reading →

My wife and I have popcorn as we watch an Oilers game. Then after cleaning up, a tv commercial comes on of a young girl pouring butter over popcorn much as we were doing about half-an-hour before. Disconnected and unrelated, … Continue reading →

The coroner was greeted by the deceased’s wife at the front door when he arrived, gave his sincere condolences, and was shown upstairs to a small room with open blinds, leafy plants in one corner, and a single bed embracing … Continue reading →