The Sun in Poetry
Sounds of the Winter Sounds of the winter too, Sunshine upon the mountains—many a distant strain From cheery railroad train—from nearer field, barn, house The whispering air—even the mute crops, […]
Parky Power in Politics
The New York Times reports that Richard Brown, a New York City politician with Parkinson’s disease, has been running unopposed as Queens District Attorney through the past six elections, even though
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The Sun and the Moon in a “New Yorker” Cartoon!
“Stop complaining. You’ve got the sun in the morning and me at night.” (from the Jan 4, 2016, New Yorker)
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Parky Takes a Hike!
Parky Takes a Hike! While visiting Bruce’s family in Maine, Parky (official mascot of the World Parkinson Congress) took a hike with Bruce; his sister, Harriet; and Harriet’s boyfriend, Brook.
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Parky Ponders
Parky spent the afternoon basking in the sun on Portland, Maine’s, rugged coastline, pondering the striations in the rocks (were they scored during the last glacial epoch?), and thinking ahead to
Parky’s Christmas in Maine!
Parky’s Christmas in Maine! Parky’s never been to Maine before! And now he’s going there to meet some of Bruce’s relatives and celebrate Christmas. During the long drive on the
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Throwback Thursdays Art
Every Thursday, as part of my personal “enriched environment” initiative, I post a piece of art, usually from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which recently released online some 400,000 high-resolution
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Parky’s Pilgrimage to L.L. Bean!
While visiting some relatives in Maine, Parky (official mascot of the World Parkinson Congress) and I took a side trip to L.L. Bean’s flagship store in Freeport! Here we are
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Holiday Greetings from Parking Suns!
Naturally, it’s a poem about the sun. Best wishes to everyone! Spring will be here soon! I Have News For You (9th Century Irish Poem) I have news for you:
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