image: “Fish”, by Martin Panamick “Fish,” IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Digital Exhibits, accessed July 24, 2026, https://dlib.indiana.edu/omeka/mathers/items/show/288. Learn more about Martin Panamick (1956-1977) here. Also, looking for more information on Martin, I found this very interesting journal about him and how he was killed under mysterious circumstances. It’s going to be difficult to write about…
Category: haibun
dVerse Haibun Monday — September End Holiday
September End Holiday They don’t bother waiting until dusk to come. They’ve learned the field behind the house and the backyard, where the fruit trees spread their heavy-laden arms, are safe for them and their young. Even so, they remain vigilant and know deep cover is close by if any sight, sound, smell feels of…
dVerse Haibun Monday — Labor Day labor
Labor Day Labor On Friday or Monday holidays, hospitals have special needs for labor coverage over three-day weekends. Older son was asked to work seven hours on Saturday at time-and-a-half. Since we planned on picnicking here today – and because he needs new brakes on his car – he agreed. As Frank mentioned in the…
Mowing Safari
I mowed the grass yesterday. It’s a jungle out there! The most dangerous aspect of it is that the goldenrod is in full bloom and full of pollinators, including so many bumblebees. I did my best to keep far enough away from the fencelines so that my arms didn’t touch them. Another risky aspect are…
Liberty Molested
I created this collage after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Things have gotten so much worse since then. light’s blaze must melt ice while dreaming of heads rolling thoughts congeal with blood
Mid-June Miss Toad
Mid-June, while doing a plant check around the yard, I found Miss Toad hunkered down amongst the new prickly pear cacti. She stayed there for a number of days, but now she is gone. I think she chose a dangerous but safe place to rest. I wonder where she is now? soft and warty cool…
dVerse — Haibun Monday — Late (for) Cherry Blossoms (update with this week’s pic)
Last year we were able to see cherry trees blooming at the gardens for the first time post-Covid lockdown. There are two areas where they are grouped. One is a small orchard where they share space with boulders engraved with what they’ve chosen as words of wisdom. The other is a cherry tree promenade, first…
