Swingin’!

I’ve had difficulty keeping up the blog the past two weeks. Since I write about what’s on my mind, if I’m thinking about things that must be kept secret, I have to come up with something less pressing to write about for the blog.

But, now the secret’s out, and the story can be told.

Some years ago, I “gave” Michelle a birthday gift she requested: a garden swing. I committed to make it, but never actually built it, until now.

Rainpants and paper required, for the moment. Michelle tries out her brand new garden swing (Photo: Mark Zeiger).

Rainpants and paper required, for the moment. Michelle tries out her brand new garden swing (Photo: Mark Zeiger).

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Farewell, My Hermitage

Today, as soon as the tide falls far enough for me to hike the bay, I’ll head to the ferry terminal to pick up Michelle. At that point, my hermit life of the past two weeks ends.

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