Remembering Brian Doyle

Remembering Brian Doyle

Today, November 6, is the birthday of Oregon writer Brian Doyle.   I’ve had the great pleasure of getting to know the writing of Brian Doyle this past year. I was introduced to his work by the wonderful and amazing Kirstin McAuley at the Oregon Episcopal...
The October Country

The October Country

“October Country . . . that country where it is always turning late in the year. That country where the hills are fog and the rivers are mist; where noons go quickly, dusks and twilights linger, and mid-nights stay. That country composed in the main of cellars,...
Poem: New Year (Rosh Hashanah)

Poem: New Year (Rosh Hashanah)

Rosh Hashanah – Oct 2-4, 2024 new year. Ned Hayes   Rosh Hashanah comes this year on a day of cool wind, a breathtaking portent of winter taking the world, rude lover tossing the sheets away. in autumn the sadness of all things is greatest for now the world...
Italy – A Summer Reverie

Italy – A Summer Reverie

A summer reverie in Italy with my family this August. An amazing trip… and I wrote many long and elaborate journal entries (which no doubt will lead to a novel set in Italy one of these days…). For now, enjoy a few photos from our adventures!