CHOWDER

The Wife's spectacular fish chowder + Jubelale + a rowsing dinnertime table reading of chapter 15, "Chowder," of MOBY-DICK.

Perhaps stretching the "red" a bit, but it's there: in the rim of the bowl and the bacon.

RED X

A week ago, these trees traded all of their leaves for brilliant berries.

Grayland Park, Puyallup, Washington.

RED IX

Afternoon. Riverwalk Trail, Puyallup, Washington.

Moment of mindfulness. Seeking red amongst the umber, ochre, olive, and tan leaves.

Not only was this leaf red, but it was also a rare maple leaf in the midst of mostly cottonwood leaves.

RED VIII

Late afternoon. North Hill, Puyallup, Washington.

A glass of cool refreshing water awaits me upon the cherry wood of my desk at work.

RED VII

Mid-afternoon. Puyallup River Valley, Puyallup, Washington.

The holly berries are brilliant and ready. Not seen in this photo (since they it is "off stage") is the raucous flock of robins in the middle of this holly tree, feasting on berries, their own red breasts an additional splash of red against the dark waxy green.

RED VI

Mid-afternoon. Puyallup River Valley, Puyallup, Washington

This trike is nearly as old as its original rider, weathered and feeling its age, in addition to serving decades and generations of children. It casts a long shadow even when the sun isn't low in the sky.

RED V

Noonish. Puyallup River Valley, Puyallup, Washington.

RED IV

An hour or so after sunrise. North Hill, Puyallup, Washington.

RED III

An hour or so after sunrise. North Hill, Puyallup, Washington.

THOUGHTS on a POMEGRANATE

"Thoughts on a Pomegranate, i"


"Thoughts on a Pomegranate, iii"


"Thoughts on a Pomegranate, iv"
Troy's Work Table + deep-styling AI.


"Thoughts on a Pomegranate, v"
Troy's Work Table + deep-styling AI.

RED II

About midday. North Hill, Puyallup, Washington.

RED

An hour or so before sunset. North Hill, Puyallup, Washington.

ALASKAN CRANBERRY TART

Cranberry Tart, a Fruit Beer by Alaskan Brewing Company.

12 ounce bottle served in Lagunitas glass.

5.8 % abv.

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The pour presents a clear orange body and a half-finger thick of white head that hangs around for quite some time. There is very little carbonation.

The nose is fruity, floral, sour, and rather grainy.

The tongue is cranberry, wheat/grain, and spruce. The mouthfeel is light to medium. The finish is moderately dry.

The is a good beer and sessionable. It is neither as tart as a sour nor as piney/bitter as some evergreen-flavored ales.

I rather like it.