Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and Other Papers

In this thoughtful gathering, the writer invites listeners into a world where keen observation turns ordinary moments into vivid portraits of the natural world. Drawing on a childhood spent among the Catskill foothills, his essays weave the delicate bloom of a wake‑robin with the steady rhythm of farm life, offering a fresh, unpretentious lens on the seasons that shape us all.

Beyond the fields, he balances a bustling career in the nation's capital with solitary walks along the Potomac, translating those wandering thoughts into pages that celebrate quiet walks, sudden rainstorms, and the simple pleasure of tending a vineyard. The collection captures his early wanderings and the gentle humor that arises when the city’s bustle meets the steadfast pulse of the countryside, making each piece feel like a friendly conversation with a seasoned naturalist who never loses his sense of wonder.