COVID-19 Self-Quarantine Photos, Week 6
Yes, another week has gone by already. Just as I suggested in my zine about coping with cabin fever, and as I suspected might happen for me, I've become preoccupied…
COVID-19 Self-Quarantine Photos, Week 5
My phrase for this week has been "Time is fake." It sure does feel that way. I've seen a lot of people posting that March felt like it lasted much…
COVID-19 Self-Quarantine Photos, Week 4
We've been doing this for a month now, apparently. I find myself overly stressed about the few obligations I still have, even though they're all no big deal. I bet…
Icons of Arlington: Plarn Art Project
New post on Icons of Arlington! This one's about the Plarning Brigade, a group of Arlingtonians who are making an installation out of repurposed plastic bags under the guidance of…
Dark-Eyed Juncos and House Sparrows
My mom maintains a number of bird feeders, which attract the local wildlife. We get a lot of squirrels, but also a lot of dark-eyed juncos and house sparrows. The…
Icons of Arlington: Harvest Moon Fair
This past weekend I covered the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church's super popular event the Harvest Moon Fair. We're talking line out the door, can't hear yourself think, elbow to…
Icons of Arlington: Open Studios
I covered this year's Arlington Open Studios for Icons of Arlington. It was cool getting to see the work of so many local artists and craftspeople! Check it out.
Icons of Arlington: Everything is Free and Zero Waste Arlington
New outfit? Check. Fixed your toaster? Yup. Know where to compost your food scraps now? That's right. I covered this combination clothing swap/repair clinic put on by some local organizations…
Icons of Arlington: Arlington Reservoir Water Tower
"Wait," you say, "Ray, didn't you already write about the Arlington Reservoir?" Yes, I did. But there are actually two Arlington Reservoirs in Arlington. This is the other one.
Icons of Arlington: Town Day
I covered Arlington's annual Town Day for Icons of Arlington. It was just as colorful as I remembered it being when I was a kid. See all the photos here.