We saw this glider last Sunday from the window where we were having lunch. I hope the (young?) owner found it. Cogitation 48/2019--225th post I found a delightful editorial, "Staying young," in a New Hampshire newspaper, the Carroll County Independent & Pioneer (October 10, 2019). While perusing the national news stage filled with stories and … Continue reading Tips for staying young
Author: John Bender
Maudie, the movie / Maud, the artist
Cogitation 47/224 Friday 22 November 2019 Maud Lewis was a folk artist. The film Maudie paints Maud's life on the canvas of her relationships with family, community, husband--and art. Released in 2017. Cast of 10. On November 12, snow and cold closed Greencroft Community Center where I was scheduled to introduce the showing of Maudie … Continue reading Maudie, the movie / Maud, the artist
The road keeps rising up before me
Cogitation 46/223 Friday 15 November 2019 Reader Steve intimated that I might have more to say about our recent 5-week road trip. "There's another installment (or two), right?" Steve said. Sure, I can do that, I'll do it with random photos and captions. To start, though, I'm taking a step back to 2008. That's the … Continue reading The road keeps rising up before me
My cup of travel overflows
Cogitation 45/222 Saturday 9 November 2019 The vastness of forests, mountains, hills, rocks, sky, rivers, lakes and ocean, and migration of butterflies and geese impressed me on our recent 5-week trip east, north, west and south (OH. PA, MA, ME, NB, NS, QC, ON, MI, IN). Five-week, 4,034 mile road trip, mostly in October, took … Continue reading My cup of travel overflows
OTR Wk 5: Cozy Chalet at Wasaga Beach
Cogitation 44/221 Friday 1 November 2019 On The Road Week 5 in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, focused on family. Could we survive, thrive, in this first almost week-long assemblage? We gathered at a cozy cottage/chalet, prepared tasty meals, turned on the fireplace as needed, told stories, played card games, took walks, did day trips, connected with … Continue reading OTR Wk 5: Cozy Chalet at Wasaga Beach
OTR Wk 4: ‘Culinary’ adventures on the road
Cogitation 43/220 Saturday 26 October 2019 How to eat right on the road? It's both a challenge and a pleasure-- with a dash of surprise thrown in. Bites along the way This "big enough for two meals" lemon tart came from an aroma- and eye-rich bakery near our rental apartment in the Hydrostone Neighbourhood of … Continue reading OTR Wk 4: ‘Culinary’ adventures on the road
OTR Wk 3: Boston to Halifax
Cogitation 42/219 Saturday 19 October 2019 Art aptly captures the human spirit. That's a topic I touch on in photos in this week's "On The Road" account. The major pleasure of this road trip has been time spent with relatives and friends. That's a highlight, a profound privilege, deeply anchored in communicating face-to-face. There'll be … Continue reading OTR Wk 3: Boston to Halifax
