by Tim Girvin | May 22, 2007 | Diary
In Tokyo, there’s a challenge with Ravens. They’re too many, too smart. And they get into trouble. And they get into the garbage. The raucous call of the Raven is a common mnemonic in Tokyo. Even in watching current Japanese movies set there, you can hear...
by Tim Girvin | May 19, 2007 | Diary
The high wind Right now, it’s raining and the wind is coming through the trees in a high rushing; and I’m re-minded of something I experienced yesterday, in standing out side, listening. From off to the west, two ravens chortled their bell-like croaks and...
by Tim Girvin | May 9, 2007 | Diary
I suppose that, in a way, it begins with this. Ants. And I always had a great love of them. Not sure that my Dad does. He’s had a problem with ants at his house. And so that’s a little understandable. But for me, ants in whatever form, are interesting. And...
by Tim Girvin | May 3, 2007 | Diary
I’d always wanted to head to the Everglades. And given the presence of my eldest daughter, living there, a client, a conference, seemed like a good idea to see about heading out there. Also: airboats. I wanted to see what that was all about. I drove. These...