Tag: nostalgia

  • K4EXK by Daniel Norman

    K4EXK by Daniel Norman

    The problem with working from a home office is, you’re at home, and there’s always something that needs to be done. Last Tuesday afternoon, after things slowed for the day, I decided to begin work on a project I’d been putting off for a very long time, which was cleaning…

  • Clothes Pole by Jim Bates

    Clothes Pole by Jim Bates

    Set firmly in the groundIt had its own spot in the backyardA heavy-duty metal post with wooden arms attachedHeld together with clothesline ropeA lever controlled it going up and downA thing of mechanical beautySimple utility and grace. His mother hung sheets from it every weekWhite cotton flags waving in the…

  • Drowning by Jim Bates

    Drowning by Jim Bates

    “You kids be careful,” my aunt called to us as we raced out the door. “I’ll be down in a minute after I finish…”             My guess was that she was going to say, “After I finish taking the last tray of cookies out of the oven.” But my brother…