HAIL PELICUS! Slip Sliding Away You know you’re near your destination the more you’re slip sliding away. -Paul Simon With years of drought drying up the topsoil and weakening the root systems of our varied and various flora it is no surprise that during our current winter deluge that...
Feb
2017
HAIL PELICUS! The Late January Report You heard that I was feeling ill Headache fever and a chill Where the nurse to restore my pluck? Looks like I am out of luck. Yes, the entire editorial staff here has caught a bug and, combined with actual paid work...
Feb
2017
HAIL PELICUS! The Wettening For years we here in Pelicanland, both within and without the rugby community, have been badgering the Weather Priestess for rain. The drought California was experiencing was of epic proportions with serious concerns about the availability of potable water in several remote communities....
Jan
2017
HAIL PELICUS! Exciting And New The susurrus of an expectant audience is broken by the quick staccato of the conductor’s baton as she taps for attention. A swell of applause fills the hall as Pelicus Pedem Referre saunters onto the stage, impeccably dressed in his NCRRS #1s...
Jan
2017
HAIL PELICUS! Giving Thanks And Giving Thought We have reached that time of year when it is customary to reflect on one’s life and appreciate what is there. For me and I am sure many of you, our dear readers, it is Friends, Family, Community and, of...
Dec
2016