Author Archives: Les

Orchid and Flame and the Anthropocene

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Les

Last year was drought and this Spring has been wet, overcast, and cool: for now the drought is a distant memory. Anthropocene I’ve been thinking about the new epoch we are living in, the Anthropocene. It is the first historical … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Les

Futzin Resting In Aunt Nikki’s Arms This Memorial Day weekend, I went to Fergus Falls to celebrate the birthday of another family member. This time it was Andrew who turned one year old. Drew has the nickname Futzin which was … Continue reading →

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Homage to Grant Wood and Thank You to My Neighbor Glenn

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Les

     Farmer Glenn Memorial Day weekend 2013 has been and promises to continue to be overcast, cool, with occasional rain. True, the drought for our area appears to be broken. And true again that everything is lush and green with … Continue reading →

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Desperadoes and a Pinata

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Les

Desperadoes, Cara and Friend On Saturday, I went to Wisconsin to spend time with Becky’s family. After all these years, I count them as my family too. The reason for my trip was the combined birthday party for Cara, age … Continue reading →

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Orchid Still Life

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Les

Orchid Still Life #1 2013 I have two orchids growing in my kitchen window. The one above is about three years old. It is blooming after a long hiatus in which I wasn’t certain that I’d see another flower. As … Continue reading →

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Apology to Willa Cather and My Antonia

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Les

For years, when the topic of high school reading came up, I would say that, for the most part, I was oblivious to the meaning of most of the classic American library. And, I would say that I remembered almost … Continue reading →

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