Monthly Archives: April 2010

If you have the misfortune to be on the distribution list of a friend or relative who indiscriminately forwards every funny or alarming email someone forwards to him, you have probably received one of those compilations of “idiot sightings.” They’re … Continue reading →

It’s now officially spring, and everything is burgeoning. Although somewhat retarded by severe weather, the azaleas are starting to bloom (side by side with fading camellias). Fruit trees are flowering exuberantly. The live oaks are casting off their year-old garments … Continue reading →