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The Curmudgeon’s Corner

Poems and thoughts from our resident curmudgeon


Ship’s log

  • Ode to the Summer Solstice

    Ode to the Summer Solstice

    Written for the Solstice gathering at The Yard on June 19th, 2026 Turning tail to run, the nightIs banished by this pagan light.Eternal sun lords overheadTo keep the…

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  • Running Ruminations

    Running Ruminations

    The absurd mental geography of a man with way too much time on his hands. 2026-03-29Hyland Hills Park Reserve2.5 Hours Hold my facewhile I replacethe holes behindmy seeping…

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  • Burns Night collection

    Burns Night collection

    In celebration of Burns night 2026, the Tardy Explorers gathered and shared: Ode to the Turkey Curled at the foot of an ancient oakOn the slope of a…

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  • Wonders of nature

    Wonders of nature

    Good to see some of our fellow creatures going about their daily lives.

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  • A taste of sail

    A taste of sail

    After many years of dabbling and dreaming, I finally set sail again. This August and September Dame Dooms and her executive assistant joined me on the wild waters…

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  • Tea Source Fisherman’s Blend – A Review

    Tea Source Fisherman’s Blend – A Review

    During an unseasonably cool start to September, my home’s thermostat read 60 degrees. Being morally and fiscally unwilling to turn the furnace on at such an early date,…

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