New rain boots to muck through life. So, I sheepishly return to my blog, two whole months since my last entry. I kept avoiding it, waiting to see if I could at least come back with some more positive news. I always wanted my blog to be an honest expression of my feelings and reflection of my life, no prettifying anything, but my long silence was beginning to feel dishonest. I needed a little help.

Something happened that took up a great deal of my attention. My dear wife was diagnosed with dementia, and I instinctively chose to immediately withdraw from most leisure activities to concentrate on her care. Then she began having a ha.

Speaking out as a Warrior Poet. A voice of tradition, history and Brotherhood in the American Fire Service. Here, the thoughts of a devoted leatherhead are put to page. Brotherhood, Where Art Thou.

DOORS TAKE A LOOK! Welcome to Lake Union St. Eulogy for Virginia Lee Slate Eals.

I Had a Slouch Hat Too One Time. Amber and myself on Greenlake today. Here is a song I recorded today to celebrate this first week of summer. You can just click the link to stream, or right click to download. A Sign of the End Times.

Do you know where it is? It has plenty of company along the cornice of the building. Click here for rules of play. These may be our first proper gryphons. Where are they? Submit your answer using the comments. Click here for rules of play. Where are these lions? Submit your answer using the comments. Click here for rules of play.