Author Archives: Verla

Well, new-ish. Three years ago, when we moved back to New Mexico and I retired, I did wonder what exactly I was going to do with myself once we got settled in. I spent the first many months unpacking, configuring, … Continue reading →

In the DistanceBy Hernan Diazpub. 2017 “A Book I Liked” is a deliberate understatement. In the Distance, roughly speaking, is about a man, Håkan, who immigrates to America from Sweden, intending to go to New York. Instead, he ends up … Continue reading →

Many years ago, I began listening to podcasts with headphones to help me go to sleep. It’s always talk, not music I want. Listening to that talk keeps my brain from focusing on whatever’s worrying or obsessing me at the … Continue reading →

I want to give a shout-out today to my three siblings. These guys really raised a bunch of good kids. I have seven nephews, who range in age from 29 to 47. They are all good guys, good dads (those … Continue reading →

When I started thinking about this topic, which so often happens due to an etymology I’ve seen, I found many expressions and quotes related to time being a thief. The most common thing that came up was the first line … Continue reading →