Alexis Rankin Popik's Blog, page 23
August 21, 2017
MOTELS, MOOSE AND MOON SHADOWS
Last Friday I embarked on a real adventure—viewing the total eclipse–with part of my family: Bill, my daughter Sara and the fabulous Kamiko, our granddaughter. Here are a few impressions. THE SURPRISES OF ELKO We spent the first night in … Continue reading →
August 14, 2017
ON THE ROAD WITH BILL AND JIM, PART II
For the second week, we have a “Guest Blogger,” my spouse, Bill Popik. He and Jim Martin–our friend, photography guru and sometime-photo trip guide—embarked on a cross-country trip to photograph parts of the northern United States. This is Bill’s next … Continue reading →
August 7, 2017
ON THE ROAD WITH BILL AND JIM, Part 1
For the next three weeks, we have a “Guest Blogger,” my spouse, Bill Popik. He and Jim Martin–our friend, photography guru and sometime-photo trip guide—have embarked on a cross-country trip to photograph parts of the northern United States. This is … Continue reading →
July 31, 2017
LEMON TREE, JONATHAN SWAN & DEATH OF READING
Lemon Tree Of all the blogs I’ve written, I get the most questions about the fate of the Meyer Lemon tree I decided to kill last year. Though I had planned to do away with it, what with all its … Continue reading →
July 24, 2017
ROMANCE AND MY GARDEN
I tend to romanticize my garden during the winter. In February, looking out my window at the snow, icicles and gray, leafless trees, I dream of my Marion garden with its beautiful Dogwood, Peonies and faithful perennials. I picture myself … Continue reading →
July 17, 2017
L. Thon C’est Bon!
Our friend Larry Thon died last week. He was killed when a tree fell on him during a severe storm while he was sleeping in his bed. Larry always said that he hoped to die by going to sleep one … Continue reading →
July 10, 2017
A PERFECT DAY, PART II
In September 2015, I wrote here about “A Perfect Day.” The conclusion was that a perfect day would include remembering to appreciate life’s special moments. Today was one of those days full of happiness. My niece Angela and her boyfriend … Continue reading →
July 3, 2017
GARDENING IN A SPACE SUIT
My favorite summer pastime is gardening. After the long New England winter, those little buds that peep out of their greenery in June are like old friends I have missed more than I can say. As in all good stories, … Continue reading →
June 26, 2017
CAN YOU GO HOME AGAIN?
Can a person really “go home again” and what does that mean? Thomas Wolfe’s most famous book title says we can’t. I’m not sure. This week Bill and I went home again to the San Francisco Bay Area where he … Continue reading →
June 12, 2017
I HEAR VOICES AND THEY’RE IRRITATING
NOTE: No photo this week. The downloads and links aren’t working but I wrote this so I’m posting it. I have always felt a kinship with Sylvia, “the easily irritated woman,” a character invented by Nicole Hollander. I think of … Continue reading →
