I’ve always had a thing for nicknames – maybe even a thing for new names – even though I like my name. Ingo Lilpeach was one that I never told anyone about. Maybe an alter-ego?Maybe a medieval character in the part of my imagination thatclosest resembles “The Princess Bride”? I don’t know. But the nameContinue reading “Ingo Lilpeach”
Author Archives: Ragged
Crappy Articles, Guns, and Life in the Great Outdoors
Outside Magazine is forever poking the bear with one-sided articles about people carrying firearms in the outdoors. Recently, they reposted an article from a couple of years ago, on a slow news day, to bring up their likes and comments on Facebook. No, I won’t link to it. No, they’re not talking about people whoContinue reading “Crappy Articles, Guns, and Life in the Great Outdoors”
RIP Arcades
As a kid growing up in the 80’s and 90’s – arcades were a second home for me. I remember saving up my lunch money and doing odd chores around the house so I could split my bounty between comic books and arcade games – both of which were in the pinnacle of their existenceContinue reading “RIP Arcades”
Spur of the Moment: Turtle Creek (no editing)
Winter birdssing spring songsCelebratingdays beforewhen it was warm…Like springin winter. The banks of the riveredged in ice.Frozen boat rockscreek louder thanthe bird song. It’s still winter.Very much winters My thought are warmbut I should have worn gloves.
New England Winter Hobby
It must be a winter thing – actually, it’s obviously a winter thing – but the birds have really got my attention lately, and I don’t see this distraction letting loose until Spring. And that’s okay… It’s this time of year where they go from being “birds” to being Junco’s and Titmice – Wren’s andContinue reading “New England Winter Hobby”
The Other Woodpeckers
Though I read a ton, I am the kind of person who likes to be surprised. Case and point – I know I can open a book or Google “Connecticut Woodpeckers” and be given a full, detailed spread about the variety of woodpeckers in the state – but I would rather experience their individuality spontaneously.Continue reading “The Other Woodpeckers”
In Dreams…
Storytelling is – and has been – the best form of communication – since.. Forever! That will never change. It’s storytelling that has allowed cultures to survive for generations.Storytelling that brought the news to the masses.. Storytelling is what allows us to thrive. And it’s in every aspect of communication – fact or fiction, orContinue reading “In Dreams…”
Good Listeners
Last night, the girls were asking me what our next pet should be. My first response was that we’re full up on pets for the time being, but as they worked on me a bit – and erring to my imagination – I said that our next pet should be a fox. I understand thatContinue reading “Good Listeners”
Black Bears & Basement Stairs
I sat down this morning to do a little writing for a friend of mine. A link to the past, and connection to my life in the outdoors – nothing monumental, but I’m not looking for a change of pace. This is just something that fell in my lap, through word of mouth, and asContinue reading “Black Bears & Basement Stairs”
That Skull and Wreath Combo
I take a ton of pictures. Sometimes I’ll take a picture and let it simmer – so that when I return to it, if I return to it, it has a different meaning. Such is the case with this picture – taken randomly as I was walking up to the driveway from the house. ItContinue reading “That Skull and Wreath Combo”
Tribe Of Flannel 