PinnedBob BarsantiA quick note…I have picked up some readers in the last week or two and, though I dig about, I do not recognize you. Which is fine. That is way writing…Jun 29, 2022Jun 29, 2022
Bob BarsantiAfter Suicide: Wrapping Up(Many years ago, four young people committed suicide in a short period of time. The community, Nantucket, was stunned. Since then, many…6d ago6d ago
Bob BarsantiWe Need More ArgumentOpening your mouth, speaking, and committing to an argument requires a full mail-vest of courage.Sep 30Sep 30
Bob BarsantiCleaning the Debris Field of a Man’s LifeAt the handoff of generations, family is only weak eyes, photographs, and rubbish.Sep 24Sep 24
Bob BarsantiLucky to Survive Your DreamsFor twenty years, I have lived at the edge of the Atlantic. I have seen it freeze, melt, and swell with storms. It glows blue in the…Sep 17Sep 17
Bob BarsantiTeachers Write the Final Draft of HistoryI listened to the moon rise on Saturday night. After Labor Day, the air has cooled and cleared for the early stars and planets. The beach…Sep 101Sep 101
Bob BarsantiBeing of UseThis summer, my youngest son and I spent a good bit of time outside of stores. Most of these stores sold lovely things like Legos…Sep 2Sep 2
Bob BarsantiLabor Day Doesn’t Have a Tip JarAt the Juice Bar, the scoopers put up a sign over the ice machine that read “Relax, things could be worse. You could be on this side of the…Aug 26Aug 26
Bob BarsantiThe Best Teach DrivingI have spent a lifetime in education. For the first twenty one years of my life, it was done to me. For the last twenty years, I have been…Aug 19Aug 19
Bob BarsantiTables and TotemsI have been vexed by a closet. Inside, on the floor, drifts of clothes, papers, hats, swim suits, and about fifty shoes in one shape or…Aug 12Aug 12
