
Some Fourths of July, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:03am
In years past, I’ve marked July 4th several ways here on Privilege. Above, with red, white and blue (OK, fine, a little yellow too) plantings.

In years past, I’ve marked July 4th several ways here on Privilege. Above, with red, white and blue (OK, fine, a little yellow too) plantings.

Hello, dear friends. I write to you, ruefully shaking my head at the universe and my bandaged finger. Last night I closed a door
It’s a tough day. I am not able to write without reference to what’s happening in America. A man died. A Black man died after

I do not remember exactly when I planted my white roses. This is the first post I could find on the blog, but given the

I had thought to see the Bay. But from where I live it’s a winding and hilly road to the ocean, and that felt like
Today, essentially, I must see something that’s new to me or risk implosion. This will require leaving my house this morning. Here’s the plan. Go

What is the best possible thing I can give you now? (Were I a skilled maker I’d surely make something for you but we know

Everyone reacts a little differently to a crisis, and their reaction changes over time. This I know. I also know that all of California is

Yes, my blog was down. For an entire week, during which I told at least five people that this was my life’s work and could
Today is the world’s chance. I only mean it’s raining in this part of Northern California. For all we’re a state of relative hedonists, eating
Hi all. I’m writing my thoughts for Mom’s memorial service tomorrow. As we might have suspected previously and have now proven conclusively, that’s all I

Blogging is episodic; life continues. Let us revisit some issues. Slippers. I considered them here, I bought the Glerups as recommended by Mater, Saga and