Category Archives: Daily Drama

This late fall weather has been cold, dark and wet, so I found some springtime pictures to brighten things up a bit. These are from Thomas Jefferson’s gardens at Monticello. He gathered plants and trees from all over the world … Continue reading →

Click on image to enlargeLast night, as Gretchen and I made one of our infrequent forays into Charlottesville, the setting sun highlighted this contrail pattern over Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. We were in the midst of heavy traffic, so I could … Continue reading →

It is a beautiful fall morning, filled with sunshine, birdcalls and the sounds of distant construction.

Gretchen is already in her office telecommuting. She sends email to fellow team members all across the country as they prepare for the first conference call of the day.

I am down in the shop, completing the second prototype of a new product line. The doors are open and I am enjoying the fresh air and gentle breeze.

I catch glimpses of our female warrior cat patrolling the yard for interlopers and small prey. She is aptly named Buffy, after Sarah Michelle Geller. All is well with the world.

I have have almost lost myself in the easy rhythm of making wood joints, when I hear Gretchen calling from upstairs, with laughter in her voice.

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I want to tell you about a new project I am working on, but first…a bit of trivia. In the ‘forties there was a fifteen minute radio show for kids, “Sky King,” that immortalized the words, “Meanwhile, back at the … Continue reading →