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SEPTEMBER 9, TUESDAY

IN PRAISE OF TECHNOLOGY Today was Apple’s yearly announcement of the new electronic devices in what was a slickly produced show filled with hype. And I was ready at 11 for the for the show that began at 1, waiting

SEPTEMBER 9, TUESDAY

IN PRAISE OF TECHNOLOGY Today was Apple’s yearly announcement of the new electronic devices in what was a slickly produced show filled with hype. And I was ready at 11 for the for the show that began at 1, waiting

SEPTEMBER 8, MONDAY

PICNIC IN TODD AND SUSIE’S PASTURE This is one of the reasons that I moved to Marshall. I am discovering a new world in which everyone lives in rural hollows (hollers) of the Appalachian mountains, people who have abandoned city

SEPTEMBER 8, MONDAY

PICNIC IN TODD AND SUSIE’S PASTURE This is one of the reasons that I moved to Marshall. I am discovering a new world in which everyone lives in rural hollows (hollers) of the Appalachian mountains, people who have abandoned city

SEPTEMBER 7, SUNDAY

COLLEGE VIEW DRIVE STREET POTLUCK Once a year the residents of College View Drive and invited guests come together and have an outdoor potluck. It was supposed to have been on Saturday, but heavy rain was predicted, so the event

SEPTEMBER 7, SUNDAY

COLLEGE VIEW DRIVE STREET POTLUCK Once a year the residents of College View Drive and invited guests come together and have an outdoor potluck. It was supposed to have been on Saturday, but heavy rain was predicted, so the event

SEPTEMBER 6, SATURDAY

WALNUT BAKERY AND MORE Camille, a baker, who made the long trip to Rob Amberg’s birthday party in Letojanni, Sicily, two years ago where she was going to bake the birthday cake but instead got eaten alive by some insect,

SEPTEMBER 6, SATURDAY

WALNUT BAKERY AND MORE Camille, a baker, who made the long trip to Rob Amberg’s birthday party in Letojanni, Sicily, two years ago where she was going to bake the birthday cake but instead got eaten alive by some insect,

SEPTEMBER 5, FRIDAY

OLD MEN’S COFFEE AT HIGHLAND FARMS It was good to be with my elderly male friends again and to be able to tell them a little about my England trip, but mainly just to sit and listen for an hour

SEPTEMBER 5, FRIDAY

OLD MEN’S COFFEE AT HIGHLAND FARMS It was good to be with my elderly male friends again and to be able to tell them a little about my England trip, but mainly just to sit and listen for an hour

SEPTEMBER 4, THURSDAY

MARSHALL MUSIC At Zadie’s restaurant on Thursdays a different band or musical performer plays for two hours to a full house of people at the outdoor tables covered by yellow umbrellas. The band this Thursday was led by Tyler Ramsay

SEPTEMBER 4, THURSDAY

MARSHALL MUSIC At Zadie’s restaurant on Thursdays a different band or musical performer plays for two hours to a full house of people at the outdoor tables covered by yellow umbrellas. The band this Thursday was led by Tyler Ramsay

SEPTEMBER 3, WEDNESDAY

THE PSYCHOLOGICALLY RICH LIFE I read an article today in the Washington Post on a scientific study about what makes people feel most alive. Apparently scientists have been examining what makes people feel most alive for a long time and

SEPTEMBER 3, WEDNESDAY

THE PSYCHOLOGICALLY RICH LIFE I read an article today in the Washington Post on a scientific study about what makes people feel most alive. Apparently scientists have been examining what makes people feel most alive for a long time and

SEPTEMBER 2, TUESDAY

WELLNESS VISIT Today was my every four month wellness visit at Asheville Family Health. My general doctor for years has retired and been replaced by Dr. Cannon, a young man. The older I get the younger everyone else is. College

SEPTEMBER 2, TUESDAY

WELLNESS VISIT Today was my every four month wellness visit at Asheville Family Health. My general doctor for years has retired and been replaced by Dr. Cannon, a young man. The older I get the younger everyone else is. College

AUGUST 31, SUNDAY

JOHN KOEGEL PEACE GARDEN Back in my old routine I went to church in the Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church on the Warren Wilson campus where for years and years Kathe was in the choir and heavily involved in committees of

AUGUST 31, SUNDAY

JOHN KOEGEL PEACE GARDEN Back in my old routine I went to church in the Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church on the Warren Wilson campus where for years and years Kathe was in the choir and heavily involved in committees of