The Formerly Canned

So the traveller who, in his short journey, Rests a while in the shelter of the vale

On the hospitable tree, whose shade he enjoys, Before leaving, likes to carve his name.

Before leaving,

Lamartine (From the French)

I would like, dear bees, to carve my name on these leaves, blessed shrub that has taken all its sap from around your dwelling place.
In its shade, I have rested from my weariness, have healed my wounds. Its horizon satisfies my desires for there I can see the heavens.
Its solitude is more gentle than deep. Your friends are visiting it. You enliven it with your singing.
And because you do not die, dear bees, you will sing again and for ever, in the surrounding foliage, where my spirit will rest.

Thank you.

E. Warré

The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry.

Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, 1929

Back To The Future

How interesting. Finding you here. Again. Been away from this spot. Really busy. But let me tell you, it has been the most amazing 2 years. I can't wait to see what happens next!

First things first. The name changes from THE CANNING CHRONICLES to THE FORMERLY CANNED. This is largely due to... Well, you know the story. Or else, you should ask me sometime.

Let's just say that the phrase, "they can kill you, but they can't eat you" still holds true. Well we should add to that, "they can even put you in a tin can and cook you, too!". But, if you are truly tough, it is still really hard for them to eat you.

Video of Little Foot and Daddy - courtesy of Anne

Bucket Heads

OLD POST Goofing around with the Little Foot - Photo courtesy of Anne FEBRUARY 2011

On The Farm

Halloween with Matti!

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

Three Months!

Christmas Gathering in Wisconsin

Little Foot Washes Dishes

Riding with the Little Guy

Photo courtesy of Anne

BWCAW 2010

Photo courtesy of Wendy Berell

Summer Flowers

Lives In The Balance - Jackson Browne

Kool Ray and the Polaroidz

Remembering several very crazy nights at 'The Stabilizer' in West Lafayette, Indiana in 1978 and 1979. How do you tell the kids about it?

Brant (Branta bernicla)

Observed May 2nd at Alki Beach near Seattle, WA

"The Brant is almost exclusively coastal, and is found in flocks on shallow bays and marshes." - Sibley Guide To Birds 2000