Scribblings Elsewhere
“A Way of Life” is a speech by Sir William Osler that I annotated to make some of his more dated examples more clear.
Through the Press
Poems by Eddie Merkel
What happens to a moment after it's lived?
This collection explores that question through a four-stage metaphor:
Grapes — fresh and fleeting
Wine — aged and reflective
Grappa — distilled and intense
Vinegar — bitter, but lasting
From minimalist haiku to full-bodied verse, Eddie Merkel’s poetry captures the evolution of experience—what’s gained, what’s lost, and what remains.
Quiet, sharp, contemplative, and honest, these poems press on the soft fruit of memory and let whatever comes out stand.
If you’ve ever held something too long, or let something go too soon, this book is for you.