PULLING UP ROOTS
When the only thing in your way is a worldwide pandemic

Seen: This snap popped up online this morning. Reminded me of our 2020 Pandemic Adventure.
Heard: Fewer Americans moved that year than ever before. Moker and I were part of 26.5 million of our fellow countrypersons relocating.
Noted: We spent some time debating staying in DC, where we’d spent almost…
MOTHER NATURE
’tis the season for families to get together

Seen: A new crop of fawns over here. And looks like the other kids are growing up! This Big Boy visited my daughter the other day.
Heard: Up to 24,000 white-tailed deer live in our neck of the woods. They apparently have no natural predators and love the lush lawns…
BEST BREKKIE
Bagels remind me of all that’s near and dear

Seen: Decided to snag my favorite morning flavor today.
Heard: “Poppy,” my local bagel proprietor, knows his way around in the early morning hours. Originally from New York, Poppy’s emporium brings back memories of being introduced to the modest bagel — the best brekkie on the planet — by my…