Spring is wildflower season in Tennessee, so took some rambles last month to Short Springs Natural Area (Tullahoma), Cedars of Lebanon State Park, and Beaman Park (Ashland City). Couple guided walks, several solo rambles. I’m always amazed at these naturalists, who can identify every plant and flower, tell you if it’s edible, what it smellsContinueContinue reading “Wildflower Magic”
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St. Pete
Recently my son Jude was on the beach in St. Pete with his girlfriend Abby, playing a bit of guitar, and a passerby took these shots, shared with him, later shared with me, and now, shared with you. They are so moving to me, because in them, I see him as the young man heContinueContinue reading “St. Pete”
No Regrets
Pleased to unveil “No Regrets,” another new work for January 2023, appearing in the latest issue (#5) of Rabble Review. Rabble is a digital, mobile-based online progressive periodical, with a distinctly working class focus. This particular issue theme “explores shared spaces and connections we need, too often lack, and can yet restore” – our humanity. ContinueContinue reading “No Regrets”
Real Real Gone
Not a fan of bucket lists, per se. Every day should be a bucket list, if that makes sense. However, there are a few ticks on my list and one of them was catching Van Morrison live. Used to go to loads of shows as a young dude, then of course, I played music andContinueContinue reading “Real Real Gone”
Doug Hoekstra 