Howl
For Carl Solomon
Tag: memory
Technology and my morning
While I wake up, I watch a special on the History Channel about Chief Inspector Walter Dew, the first person to catch a criminal with the help of modern technology. “Technology” doesn’t seem like a word for something that would have a history. But a thing called a “Marconi wireless” was once cutting edge. Doubt … Continue reading Technology and my morning
Scent and memory
Every evening, my father used to make these, one for him, one for mom. She didn’t used to drink, before they married, but he taught her. A non-drinking wife would be too embarrassing. The smell of adulthood: 1 and 1/2 jiggers of Kentucky Bourbon (Virgin Bourbon preferred) 1 teaspoon sugar water as desirable ice: much … Continue reading Scent and memory
One more..
.. and may his memory be blessed. The Command Post – Iraq – Italian Hostage Died a Hero Italian Hostage Died a Hero From The Guardian : The Italian who was the first civilian hostage to be killed in Iraq was today hailed as a hero who defied his captors and told them: “Now I’ll … Continue reading One more..
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