So here we go. We are aware of the new Footnote that is supposed to start these things out. The essence of it is that we support the government of the United States, it’s elected officials, and particularly those who could administer sanctions against kindly and aged citizens. These Weather Reports have a long history […]

It is one of those delightful mornings in the Piedmont. Temperatures hesitantly seemed to be rising to the freezing point, while the astonishing depth of the sky above shouted unsaid that there is beauty in this world, and that it is a pleasure to be alive. Despite the environment, DeMille looked solemn. That is not […]

(Manual Labor beckons from the drive at Refuge farm. The Snow may melt again. Photo Socotra) We had that big announcement yesterday about a New Wrinkle on an old trade in a strange town. Washington, DC. Generally speaking, we have enjoyed the accidents that washed us up there, with the people always at the heart […]

(Original logo artwork at Socotra House founding. Art by Stacy Hoffhine, 2002) Author’s Note: These are exciting and historic times. Socotra House has an exciting new project in the works that will dramatically expand the scope of work of the company. As a part of that, the following represents a portion of a new line […]

Splash is usually more alert than the rest of the crew early on, and maintains that status through lunchtime based on the fact that he is a couple cups of coffee ahead of the rest of us. It could be annoying, but there is a productions schedule to run, bills must be paid, and those […]