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I spent two hours at Starbuck’s today, finishing this… “The Language of Bees (Mary Russell Novels)” (Laurie R. King) Most historical mysteries with female protagonists go the route of choosing a supposedly innocent, inexperienced young woman who will, over the course of the plot, become awakened to her own inner power, stand up for herself … Continue reading Just finished reading…
Spring — the arrival thereof — has duly commenced here in southwest Ohio. I try never to rely solely on the weather when calculating things like the arrival of a warm season. I depend on other, surer signs: a small bout of insomnia, and a fit of cleaning. Thankfully, both signs have now occurred, and … Continue reading Spring is here.
In addition to contemplating the demise of my Twitter account, I have another potential catastrophe to consider. My son, Peter, who is becoming a great lover of the culture of the 1960’s and 1970’s, has told me now that he absolutely must have a copy of Jonathan Livingston Seagull. I have no idea how do … Continue reading Books from high school: the sequel!
I have recently made myself a very peculiar — at least for me — resolution for the new year. I am putting myself on a literature diet. What is a literature diet? I’m glad you asked. It means that I am not going to be reading that which is defined by the term “current literature.” … Continue reading Literary Diet
