Types cast: 10pt Intertype Kenntonian, 6pt Linotype Matrix Slide 1758
1. The Belly plumage of the Northern Flicker as it hangs upside down on the bird feeder during breakfast
2. The writing and story-craft of Adrian McKinty*, and the reading of his work in audio book form by Gerald Doyle.
* Apologies to Mr. McKinty, while at the keyboard of the Linotype, I made a typo on the spelling of his name and did not capitalize “K.” I hope he will forgive me.
3. The brilliant Magenta color of the fruits from Opuntia Humifusa (Prickly Pear cactus) happily and heartily growing on Wygant Street in Portland, Oregon
4. A walk to the Hardware Store in a light rain.
5. A neighborhood "tune session" (two fiddles, one guitar) with pals David and Joel.