A Bubble of Air in the Shape of a House
From time to time I become aware, if only momentarily, that separate parts of my home are actually connected in some seemingly mysterious ways. ... read more
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Ants, Squirrels, Birds, and Chipmunks: Borders
Many suburban and exurban homes in Connecticut are situated in heavily wooded (literally forested) neighborhoods. H... read more
1 years ago
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Chimney Repair by a Renaissance Man
I took a risk on a young man with $350 of my savings a couple of weeks ago. Now, this was very much out of character for me, particularly knowing what... read more
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Housespeak
Houses have voices and they speak a language that can only be fully translated with accuracy after many years of living within. The relationship betwe... read more
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Renaissance Man who thrives on Risk
When last I saw Tony, the chimney repair man from Long Island, depart from my home in his white rented van he was clutching my $350 check advance in h... read more
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The Sound Business Acumen of Renaissance Man: Episode III
Here I stood at the base of his ladder, not at his request but rather my own sense of the riskiness of his work. All I could do was assure that the la... read more
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