Blemish: n. A flaw, fault, stain or imperfection. Nothing’s perfect. Not even us. ********** I found a blemish last Friday morning. It had desecrated my favorite pink linen shirt. I’m sitting on the porch having coffee. It’s early. The morning’s quiet. Communion with birds and cicadas is a good beginning. I look down and …

Thanks, Waylon, you pretty much nailed how we feel about the state of things in general, and Dog Days in particular. ********** Last Wednesday passing through the island guard gate the temperature read 100. The heat index hovered at 109. The ‘guards’ moved like zombies in a humidity-induced stupor. I don’t know where the day …

Falling in love is easy. Happens all the time. One might conclude we’re born to love. Even flings with mannequins. ********** Objects of affection are everywhere. Like lovers, they change depending on whims. They can just pop up out of nowhere, grab us and we’re hooked. Today I fell in love with the mannequin in …

Is there an answer for every Why that’s uttered? Yes, in a word: Because. ********** It starts early in life, this obsession with the question of Why. Remember this dialogue? “Mommy, can I have this?” “No.” “Why?” “Because.” “Because why?” “Because I said so.” End of discussion. The Voice has spoken. Frank McCourt, the author, …