I’ve been fascinated with taking star pictures for decades. I never thought I’d be able to do so with my iPhone, at least not without a big telescope in front of it. My iPhone 11 Pro will probably be eclipsed by something else before you know it, but the ease of using this one is… Continue reading Taking Star Photos with my iPhone
Category: Daily Life
Poison Ivy Tree
Far from me to be an expert in plants and wildlife—for that, hunt down the many, many blogs, articles, and newspaper features by my wife Mary Ann Melton—but I’m spending a lot more time that usual doing yard work on our property. This year, I’m seeing things that I’ve missed before. Just yesterday, I glanced… Continue reading Poison Ivy Tree
Living in Each Other’s Pocket
It’s been six or seven weeks now that Mary Ann and I have been in lockdown. It’s not half bad. I did have an adjustment to make, since this is the time of year when I’m usually gone to a convention several times a month. But, when I’m not in bookseller mode, I’m naturally a… Continue reading Living in Each Other’s Pocket