Monday
“Day 9: The heart of the matter”
On the relationship between the word “vacation”
and the state of being “empty”
(Read this.)

Tuesday
“Day 10: A dog’s life”
In which an old dog remembers her old tricks
and swims for possibly the last time.
(Read this.)

Wednesday
“Old thing. New life.”
In which we turn an old ladder
into potting furniture.
(Read this.)

Thursday
“Habituating myself, Jefferson-style”
On the mind-freeing, healing powers
of walking. And walking.
(Read this.)

Friday
“What sign are you?”
On the loveliness of the
French street sign.
(Read this.)