Monthly Archives: July 2010
You Know You’re Acclimating to Merida When….
by Beryl Gorbman The chorus of birds you hear in the morning becomes more interesting as you begin to identify the distinct birdcalls. When walking outdoors, you automatically cross to the shady side of the street. You are no longer … Continue reading
Three photogenic events, July 25-26
Another Car Crash on Our Corner Today I was sitting at my computer all the way in back of the house, when I heard the unfortunately familiar sound – the screech of brakes, and then the impact. This happens regularly … Continue reading
Sky Satellite TV Service Collections
We used to subscribe to Sky for satellite TV services. A couple of years ago, we switched to Cablemas. We paid off our Sky bill, but they started hounding us on the phone for payment. We referred them to the … Continue reading
Saints and Sinners
Beryl Gorbman www.yucatan-yenta.com Exploring the Underbelly I love that word, underbelly. It sounds like a vast, hidden anatomical expanse of a tremendous person or animal. A place that is seldom seen. Secret and shameful. And figuratively speaking, that’s exactly what … Continue reading
And More Seattle
Keith and Richard’s One delightful evening I went for dinner at Keith and Richard’s at their home on Capitol Hill. Here are some pics of them and their garden. Keith is a landscape architect. Richard cooked dinner. There were four … Continue reading
Co-Housing
Beryl Gorbman www.gorbman.com An Idea For Our Time I’m in Seattle right now, and staying in my friend Susan’s townhouse in Jackson Street Co-Housing. She went back east to visit family and I’m living with her dog Wolf, and her … Continue reading
Global Warming
July 4th, 2010 By Richard Pauli On this holiday we offer patriotic rhetoric to honor the American Revolution – indeed one of the most significant, enduring and purposeful changes to human civilization. Part of our ceremony is to remember and … Continue reading