Curations from the Human Jungle
[While SB Sandy and I are basking in the sun of San Miguel de Allende it is an early spring back in Vermont. This is both good and bad news. The good is that the sap is flowing, people can begin their garden clean-ups, and pick-up the winter's accumulation of dogshit in the yard. The... Continue Reading →
[Disclosure: Silverbelle C. Jane Taylor (Hinesburg SBs) is a resident of The Jungle and is an occasional contributor to Silverback Digest. And the publisher, SB Bill Schubart, also of the Hineburg SBs, is also a contributor. SB SM] Spirit Traffic is a remarkable book about the unremarkable. "Unremarkable" in that it's not about epic experiences... Continue Reading →
[Silverback Jared Duval inspired this post in praise of the New England Boiled Dinner. Every culture has a version of this-- cut up the ingredients, put them in a pot, boil 'em all together. Serve 'em up. I accompany my dinner with Dijon mustard and horseradish from the garden. The next day it all goes... Continue Reading →
Organized religion has not played a major role in my life, happily so. My father grew up in a strongly Catholic family. One brother is a priest, a sister is a nun. He was ex-communicated, however, for marrying a Protestant. His brothers and sisters lived mostly in the greater Boston area, but he had virtually... Continue Reading →
[I always grow too many cucumbers. After reading this, however, I realize, you can't grow too many cucumbers, you just have to figure out more ways to use them. After reading this, I think I'll always keep a cucumber in my pocket. Sorry about the lack of attribution. That's publishing these days. SB SM] FACTS... Continue Reading →
[A year ago, after visiting San Miguel for the first time, we decided we wanted to return again in 2024. We checked out a few places, but the one we liked best had a third floor patio under a blossoming Jacaranda tree. Jacarandas are not native to Mexico, but were a gift from the Emperor... Continue Reading →
WRITTEN BY ROB BRUNNER MAY 3, 2022 Jimmy Carter’s grandson is unlocking its mysteries One of the perks of being Jimmy Carter’s grandson is that you get to attend the family’s annual trip, a gathering for the whole extended Carter clan that’s organized by the former President and First Lady. John Chuldenko—whose stepfather is Carter’s son Jack—loves... Continue Reading →
[I have edited this section OUT of my upcoming memoir. My question to you, fellow Silverbacks and Silverbelles, is whether or not it should be left in. If you have an opinion, one way or the other, I hope you will share it. If your opinion is "Who cares? No one gives a &%##!, I'd... Continue Reading →
[How can you not like a story like this ... 12 year old, enslaved boy outsmarts the experts. Life's not fair, but it can be poetic, and sometimes that's more satisfying. PS-- I don't know what causes the unintended highlighting in the first paragraph and can't figure out how to eliminate it. SB SM] His... Continue Reading →
[OK, we get it. It's funny to see Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Tom Brady yukking it up in silly outfits. I particularly like the newscaster who says "New Hampshuh." We have some notable Bhawston accents within the Silverback ranks, right SB Cottah and SB Stevie Hawzz (Hawzzie fa' shawwt) SB SM (born in Milton,... Continue Reading →