Not for Thee — What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received that you wouldn’t give to anyone else? Why don’t you think it would apply to others? I’ve gotten some really great advice over the years. From professors at… Read More ›
Day: 2014-12-03
YOU ARE OLD, FATHER WILLIAM – LEWIS CARROLL
Lewis Carroll is my favorite poet. In this, one of his less well-known but nonetheless wonderful poems, he offers commentary on both parenthood and aging. I find myself relating. Really. No kidding. Just for fun, I’ve included John Tenniel‘s original illustrations which accompanied… Read More ›
BARNS, MILLS, AND EMPTY FACTORIES
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Abandoned Buildings or Barns The Blackstone Valley is the perfect place for this challenge. Abandoned mills and factories, old barns ranging from total wrecks to beautifully restored. It sort of describes the area, a summary of our… Read More ›
CHECKING IT TWICE
Countdown – ‘Tis the season for suspense-building lists. Everybody loves (or at least loves to hate) a list. This is especially true around the end of the year, when our inclination to rank things and to build coherent narratives out of… Read More ›
