Dr Essai

Dr Essai

Essayist, photographer, walker, ciotóg.
07
Oct
When minds align, great things can happen. Sometimes not.

When minds align, great things can happen. Sometimes not.

Includes repeated mention of Proust, plus a trampoline, lyrics used without credit from Stephen Stills, cave trolls, and Dune. Dr
6 min read
29
Sep
The reading public reading in public

The reading public reading in public

May not be suitable for all ages. Includes graphic images of people engaging with print matter. I was a constant
2 min read
15
Sep
Introverted, socially awkward man attempts street photography

Introverted, socially awkward man attempts street photography

Includes images of musicians, a street chef, and some complicated pants My preferred subjects, as a photographer, have been landscapes,
2 min read
11
Sep
When You’re Done Here, Read Some E.B. White, But Not “The Elements of Style”

When You’re Done Here, Read Some E.B. White, But Not “The Elements of Style”

Includes some literary name-dropping, references to Shakers and weasels, and consideration of arteriosclerosis in turtles. The writing life has its
6 min read
08
Sep
Book report for August 2023

Book report for August 2023

This was not supposed to be the next communiqué from my joggled mind. But an essay on politicians raising their
2 min read
24
Aug
Alaska III — Abodes

Alaska III — Abodes

Includes used tires, Joe McGinnis, one mention of the autism spectrum, and a devil dog. I choose to live in
4 min read
18
Aug
Do not ask for whom the coal rolls

Do not ask for whom the coal rolls

Includes modifications to truck exhausts, two appearances by a guy in a Tesla, and Bedtime for Bonzo For the last
4 min read
09
Aug
Alaska II — Ice

Alaska II — Ice

Includes compression of air bubbles, misattribution of Rayleigh scattering, seal sex (not much), and fizzing glaciers. A few years ago,
3 min read
04
Aug
The book report for July 2023

The book report for July 2023

Includes baffling poetry and one very patient poet, some lively essays, and the latest from a master. Surprised myself by
2 min read
31
Jul
Writing is hard? Really? Try being  a roofer. Or a single mom.

Writing is hard? Really? Try being a roofer. Or a single mom.

Includes the pain of dancers, a mention of f-stops, and the first ever appearance in this newsletter of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
4 min read