Archive for August, 2009

Hatching the Egg

The bluebird nest in our yard this summer set me thinking. The eggs were stunning: the brilliant blue of a Lake Tahoe sky in a smooth, elegant shape to fit the palm of the hand. Just like an idea for a story. It often seems marvelous – even perfect — when first conceived. But it […]

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Eggness Examined

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Meditations on the Public Life

The Individual Internet Presence is so much a part of our world that it’s easy to forget how public it is. After all, sitting alone at a desk feels very private, but hitting the “publish” button changes everything. As I dive in, I do wonder just how deep it is, how easily one can get […]

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Getting started …

A new website, a new adventure.  Watch this space for something considerably more interesting.  Try next week. In the meantime, think about coffee in Portugal on a dazzling summer day.  Sit back, sip the heady brew, and sketch on the tablecloth.

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