. . Uncle Richie got Mäds a whole mess of Hot Wheels, & a dual track double loop-de-loop course to go along with them. we light ‘em all, all the long day, my son & i. from morning ’til sundown. blue car, yellow car, black car, red car, brown. burning up the track, spinning out, … More Playing Cars, Portland, Maine 3/15/26
. . a spit of snow falling after all that shine. last gasp of winter holding on, she doesn’t want to leave just yet. swirls of flakes alighting upon the mud puddles. blue flowers drink of their fallen ice . . . .
. . the crocuses have come again, pushing their purple heads up from frozen earth, seeking sun & salvation. they sparkle & raise yellow tongues to taste a chilly wind, & find themselves blanketed with fresh dusting of snow come morning . no bother. they ride out the storm, back dancing the day after . … More Crocuses*, Portland, Maine 3/13/26
. . Mäds off to play school all by himself. doesn’t seem to notice when we leave him there. doesn’t wish to leave when we return. a very good sign, a new one, too. our little boy growing up, doing his own things without us . . . .
. . . come 2 o’clock they light ‘em up. mascletá (pyrotechnic event) in the Plaza de Ayutamiento down town. you don’t have to be down there to hear them. they start with some big flash bangs, then the noise & booms increase until that bleeds into a thunderous rattle & shake as they ignite … More Mascletá*, València, Spain 3/11/23 <repost>
. . puddle jumping, all the way home. Mäds gets his coat soaked so we take it off, walk home through the melting march morning . . . .
. . the great thaw is upon us, the snow melts into the streets. daily temperature’s up above 45, the Mainers wearing shorts & tees . . . .
. . . Mäds & i walk downtown to surprise Mama coming out from the Cinema on her birthday afternoon. left hand in Mama’s, right hand in mine, we explore the park, the art gallery. ramble back up Spring Street past the hockey rink, first feels of a spring day smiling down upon us. stop … More Mama’s Birthday, Portland, Maine 3/8/26
. . shoveling snow in a València futbol tee. the winter thaw ebbs & flows. early March sunshine keeping me warm. tee shirt weather as i shovel out the latest batch that fell overnight. two cardinals come around to cheer me on . . . .
over hill and dale 