Mark Grossi, a California reporter of long standing, recently retired, and his paper republished some of his best work, notably this recounting of a stretch on the John Muir Trail, walked in memory of Gross’s late father. Mount Mendel’s jagged profile turned a surreal pink at sunset. Staring at the spectacle — it’s called alpenglowContinue reading “The John Muir Way — now in Scotland too”
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John Lennon sends a postcard
A touching remembrance and review of a book of letters and postcards from John Lennon sends me out looking for a postcard by the much-loved writer and wit, and sure enough, right away: Here one is, complete with a fascinating story. Also notable this year: the debut of a John Lennon emoticon: ((ºjº))