Literally. Not figuratively. Because figuratively means “related to or analogous to” but it doesn’t mean “factually the same.” This is one of those frequently used terms that’s often misunderstood. Literally has nothing to do with literature. I’m sure the “lit”… Read More ›
Day: 06/17/2018
2019: EARTH ABIDES ACHIEVES PLATINUM – REBLOG PLUS MY REVIEW
I don’t know how many copies I have owned of this book. Or how many times I’ve read it. I know it has been often. I first read it when I was a teenager and I’ve been rereading it regularly… Read More ›
JUNE IS SQUARE – ROOF 17 – Marilyn Armstrong
It’s that time of year again and squares are back! Well, the theme is ROOFS (or rooves if you prefer). Your roof can be; A – any type, any condition, any size, and in any location. B – it… Read More ›
DISCOVERING HOME – Rich Paschall
Local Culture by Rich Paschall Whether you live in a large city or a small town, there are likely to be places of cultural interest, historic sites or local festivals nearby. If you are in Mitchell, South Dakota you can… Read More ›
TRAIN TRACKS IN BLACK & WHITE – Marilyn Armstrong
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Trains and Tracks Boston has many trains. Commuter trains as well as trains to DC. Florida, and other places. More interestingly, it has trolleys: small trains that run through several towns used by local… Read More ›
TWILIGHT OF THE POPULIST IDOLS by TRANSMUTATION – A REBLOG
It is both comforting and terrifying that the U.S. is not alone in its mad veer to the right and our sudden — or so it seems — readiness to accept something so far outside our democratic traditions. TWILIGHT OF… Read More ›
WHICH WAY – THE ETERNAL UNANSWERABLE QUESTION – Marilyn Armstrong
Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge I am permanently lost, so every time this challenge comes up, I take it personally. I’m good with maps, back when they published local maps that showed the actual streets in town. Mostly you can… Read More ›