Merry Everyday

The day before Christmas, as I swiped my Charm Card on the city bus, the machine screeched “$0.76. Not Enough Value.” So I tried to add money, and the machine would not take… Continue reading →

Running on Vacation

Is so fun: Albany, Oregon is a valley; I see mountains no matter which direction I run. Miles of green carpets are more picturesque than pictures themselves. Frequent encounters with wild turkeys in… Continue reading →