On the fantasy of Zoo Lights

I think about the lion in the Utica Zoo more often than I probably should. More than a decade ago, I went on a chilly visit to the Utica Zoo and spent a few minutes sadly eying the lone lion there, who was pacing his enclosure, having tread a circular path around the perimeter. Wary … Continue reading On the fantasy of Zoo Lights →

On embracing Christmas lights

I’ve never been a big holiday person. I used to think there was something lame about being too into the holidays. Holidays were just another day, right? And totally arbitrary? I’ve always had—if you couldn’t tell—a strong inner cynic. The guy just rolls his eyes at everything. But if you start with cynicism, it’s hard … Continue reading On embracing Christmas lights →