Phyllo-sophy

  • Arrival Log 2: The Three Achievements – Mesa Verde NP, CO

    JUNE 13 “Soldier, Poet, King” – The Oh Hellos, 2015 My dad taught me there are three basic things a person can achieve: money, health and happiness. At different points in life, you can successfully gain two of the three,… Continue reading

    Arrival Log 2: The Three Achievements – Mesa Verde NP, CO
  • Tucson Chronicles: A Desert Baker

    JUNE 1 – JUNE 10 “All The Faces” – Creed Bratton, 2003 Honestly, pretty Coarsegold is a solid album With life pulling me toward the Midwest, I decided it was time to leave Arizona. I said my goodbyes to family… Continue reading

    Tucson Chronicles: A Desert Baker
  • Tucson Chronicles: Silvia’s Fig Tree

    FEBRUARY – APRIL “Age” – Jim Croce, 1973 It’s inconceivable to think it’s been three months since my last entry. At the same time, I’ve been busy with the weekly news of Southern Arizona. As a writer, I like to… Continue reading

    Tucson Chronicles: Silvia’s Fig Tree
  • Tucson Chronicles: The Malachite Ring

    JANUARY 3-10, 2023 “Wonderfully Bizarre” – Bendigo Fletcher, 2018 I have this ring on my left index finger. It’s silver curve is engraved with tiny metallic droplets, inlaid with a large white gem. My grammy says it’s an opal, coincidentally… Continue reading

    Tucson Chronicles: The Malachite Ring
  • The Trouble of Money

    The Trouble of Money “Boots Boy” – Langhorne Slim, 2009 The question I get asked most about my van journey is my least favorite–what about money? What are you doing for work? How will you support yourself? It’s valid. But… Continue reading

    The Trouble of Money