How did you get here?

Yesterday morning, I was contemplating the events of Tuesday’s presidential election. I wondered what my purpose was in a country that I disagreed with so many people about what was good for the future. It hadn’t crossed my mind that I didn’t really belong in this country (though I’m relieved by how both my current… Continue reading How did you get here?

USA Defense Battery

One of my all time favorite quotes from The Simpsons, “Celebrate the independence of your nation by blowing up a small part of it.” Well, a couple of years ago I found what they were talking about… The USA Defense Battery. I didn’t count each firework individually (and some are cut off) but by my… Continue reading USA Defense Battery