I usually lump organized religion, organized labor, and organized crime together. The Mafia gets points for having the best restaurants

I usually lump organized religion, organized labor, and organized crime together. The Mafia gets points for having the best restaurants

A rhododendron bud lavender-tipped. Soon a glory of blooms to clash with the cardinals and gladden the hummingbirds!

Many years ago I resolved never to bother with New Year's resolutions, and I've stuck with it ever since.

The pilgrims were kicked out of England, quarreled with the Dutch, alienated the Indians, and had an evil reputation among the turkeys.

The Olympic games should be a matter between individual athletes and the gods. Noisy flag-waving dishonors gods and men alike.

Spooky wild and gusty; swirling dervishes of rattling leaves race by, fleeing the windflung deadwood that cracks and thumps behind.