Monthly Archives: August 2017
August 31, 2018: Seen on commute to work
Man makes silly noise While toddler covers his mouth Turkey in the road
August 28, 2017: Small-probability events on the run home
Blinded by the sun, I have a near collision With a hummingbird
August 25, 2017: My graduate students
They lure wild turkeys Into their kitchens; eat squirrels Of tough stuff they’re made
August 24, 2017: Ode to Cody
He’s my run partner Pillow for my power nap Soft warmth ‘neath my foot.
August 23, 2017: Dinner conversation
Amazon, Arctic, I see the world through the words Of kindred scholars
August 22, 2017: Full speed ahead
A gate swings open, Exposing a vast landscape. Hongxu passed his quals!
August 21, 2017: Partial solar eclipse
In Berkeley today The fog eclipsed the eclipse The wonder remains
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August 18, 2017: Roadside artichoke obsession, continued
It is a grave sin To let artichokes flower Scissors pre-empt sin
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August 17, 2017: Colombian PhD
A friend leaves today His work visa not renewed America’s loss
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August 16, 2017: A sobering week
Tears for Charlottesville Conversations in the hall Unsettle and soothe
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