Monthly Archives: September 2020

Chimney cleaning

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Jerry Johnson

Cleaning the woodstove’s chimney is an annual chore. A dirty, grimy, sooty chore. Often fraught with excitement because there is a danger, however remote, that I might tumble off our steep roof and injure or kill myself. Most years the … Continue reading →

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Freezer space

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Jerry Johnson

My long time friend, we will call her “Kelly” (to safeguard her identity from family and friends), a former student of mine and a great murder mystery writer (to make her identity obvious to family and friends), called me last … Continue reading →

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Beyond words

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Jerry Johnson

Some joys are exquisite beyond description. Our daughter gave birth to a baby girl, Aurora Louise Johnson-Sojka, on September 13. Mother and baby are both doing well. The latest (and probably last) of our six grandchildren, Rory weighed 8 pounds, … Continue reading →

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Squirrel dog

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Jerry Johnson

After a three-day rain Abbey and I went squirrel hunting. In truth, we went into the dripping, soggy woods to scout for deer trails, scraps, and rubs. Although I slung my .22 rifle over my shoulder I had no intention … Continue reading →

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Isolation

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Jerry Johnson

We need other people’s physical presence, in part because much of the assuring information we exchange is through non-verbal communication, and in part because we need physical contact – a handshake, a slap on the back, a hug. Isolation By … Continue reading →

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