The Catastrophe

For the last 14 years of his life, my father lived in a double-wide mobile home, which he bought new … Continue reading The Catastrophe

Leaf Samples

As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to favor summer as much, if not more so, than other times of year. … Continue reading Leaf Samples

The Best Night of My Life

Back in the spring of 1994, I was 23 years old, about to graduate from college. I already had plans … Continue reading The Best Night of My Life

Why I Am Not Going To Mow My Orchards Until June

I was bouncing slowly along on the tractor beneath sun dappled shade on a May morning, killing weeds in a … Continue reading Why I Am Not Going To Mow My Orchards Until June

The Full Life of Empty Rural Spain

Essay can be found here: https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2025/05/the-full-life-of-empty-rural-spain/?amp=1 Many thanks to Front Porch Republic for publishing this one. Continue reading The Full Life of Empty Rural Spain

On The Meaning of Nature’s Patterns and Orchard Design

“Everyone wishes a measure of mystery in their life that they have done nothing in particular to deserve.”—-Jim Harrison How … Continue reading On The Meaning of Nature’s Patterns and Orchard Design

Eisenhower’s Turkeys

Many thanks to Tom Beckbe for publishing this one. Click the link to read at TomBeckbe.com Continue reading Eisenhower’s Turkeys

A Question of Limits

I have always been a relatively slow employer of new technology. I innately resist change so I am sure my … Continue reading A Question of Limits

False Spring

It is February and purple henbit is once again blooming in the fallow fields of south Georgia. Interesting plant, henbit. … Continue reading False Spring

Hair of The Dog

My Stihl pole saw is 7 feet long. It doesn’t telescope in and out, so it’s lighter in weight than … Continue reading Hair of The Dog