Monthly Archives: August 2017

August 31, 2018: Seen on commute to work

Man makes silly noise While toddler covers his mouth Turkey in the road

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August 28, 2017: Small-probability events on the run home

Blinded by the sun, I have a near collision With a hummingbird

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August 25, 2017: My graduate students

They lure wild turkeys Into their kitchens; eat squirrels Of tough stuff they’re made

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August 24, 2017: Ode to Cody

He’s my run partner Pillow for my power nap Soft warmth ‘neath my foot.

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August 23, 2017: Dinner conversation

Amazon, Arctic, I see the world through the words Of kindred scholars

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August 22, 2017: Full speed ahead

A gate swings open, Exposing a vast landscape. Hongxu passed his quals!

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August 21, 2017: Partial solar eclipse

In Berkeley today The fog eclipsed the eclipse The wonder remains

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August 18, 2017: Roadside artichoke obsession, continued

It is a grave sin To let artichokes flower Scissors pre-empt sin

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August 17, 2017: Colombian PhD

A friend leaves today His work visa not renewed America’s loss

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August 16, 2017: A sobering week

Tears for Charlottesville Conversations in the hall Unsettle and soothe

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