North Beach, Orcas Island
Red Clay, C. Fancher drawn into lives and history flow
They had argued the night before, said things that could not be taken back, and now they were sunk in a tar pit of anger from which neither knew how to escape. p. 252
Wisdom Corner, D. H. W. Weiden indigenous life and struggle, great lead
The uniforms of working class America—traffic workers, custodians, fast-food workers—created a sort of shield; highly paid employees would look away from their lesser-paid brethren lest they be forced to deeply reflect on capitalism's imbalances. p. 206
Wildwood: A Novel, A. Pease another summer read, quick and compelling
Michelle was the least crazy woman Eli had ever known. p 14
Money Maven Manual, N. Burdick help for understanding and managing finances
…too often we allow other people’s voices to be louder than our own, drowning out what we intuitively know. p. 8
Disclosure Day good story, great for big screen
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness US history and satire, my thing
I Will Find You cliche and cardboard performances
Cape Fear didn’t like it, couldn’t stop watching
The Long Walk holding hope this isn’t our future
Pressure I hate war, fascinated by story
my song for summer 2026
Russell digs deep and reaches forward
guidance for me to rest, reflect
honest effort, heart and soul (see podcast interview below)
worth the decade of waiting
history not be hidden or ignored
honest sharing reveals an honest life
Bellingham gets saved, early 1900’s style
nothing like our backyard in the summer (thanks to Connie)
July 2026 was our 39th year camping at Moran State Park, Orcas Island
My book Crash Course, 101 Stories, Each 101 Words or Less, is available at: Village Books, Darvill's on Orcas Island and other indie bookstores, and bookshop.org and other online sources.
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