Welcome to Cavolo! Here you’ll find my reflections on middle age, moments of "wow!" and "oh, wow!" Expect a hearty serving of wonder, a light one of advice. I hope that something connects to your experience, making you feel more seen.

Jan 4, 20222 min read

The Cabbage

"In the night the cabbages catch at the moon, the leaves drip silver, the rows of cabbages are a series of little silver waterfalls in...

Mar 5, 20233 min read

Crash

On June 30, I fell on my e-bike in the woods. It was a tight trail. The bike lurched forward. I went down on my left shoulder. It hurt...

Jun 17, 20223 min read

A Graduation Haiku

The faculty speaker at my daughter’s recent high school graduation was uninspiring. No words of wisdom, no congratulations. Just a long...

Banner Art: The Young Girl and the Cabbage, Firmin Baes. Harvesting Cabbages in the 15th Century, from Taciunum Sanitatis.

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