Monthly Archives: July 2026

7/22/26: Zach Sobiech, Hopping Stars

The Big Disclaimer: The photograph below was projected to the public during Sammy Brown’s performance of “How to Go to Confession” for the 2015 “Ryan and Shannon’s Largest Clouds Choir from the Mall of America.” If it’s projected at a … Continue reading

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7/19/2026: Foster Fridge

Another July, a few years back, there was a heat wave. This climate is not set up for heat waves. In some landscapes, the plants can have drama and grandeur even in summer heat. But here the plants just dry … Continue reading

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7/13/2026: Lilies in July

At Big Chain Supermarket, an outdoorsy looking man with backpacking gear strides up to me with a confident smile. “You do take gold, don’t you?” he greets me. Gold? Uh… Is he suggesting that I glow up my teeth with … Continue reading

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7/10/26: July Day

Here’s a memory that circles back every July 10th. In college we had a wonderfully cheerful assistant professor of Russian language. Russian was a terrible source of stress for some students, and a real struggle for us all. But the … Continue reading

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7/7/26: Oxalates: Trying to Get it Right

The Usual Disclaimer: This is NOT to minimize medical conditions such as oxalosis or hyperoxaluria, or disparage their treatment and care. It is not medical or menu advice. It is not a knowledgeable book review or criticism of an author … Continue reading

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