Tag: summer
The first acknowledged morning of Autumn
Yes, I know we had the first official day of Autumn several days ago at the Autumn equinox. I could point out to you where we were, then, on the analemma that you used to see on old maps and globes, but which they don’t include any longer. But I am quite reluctant this year … Continue reading The first acknowledged morning of Autumn
Summer at last
This is always one of my favorite weekends: it’s the official start of summer, marked by the opening of the pool at the club. However, lunch there isn’t always as much fun as it could be. They unfortunately have a great many items on the menu that are fried in some form, and hard to … Continue reading Summer at last
A very small milestone
With regard to Infinite Jest, I would like to announce that I have actually read all the way through footnote #24. This is a bigger deal than it sounds, if you have ever taken a look at that book. The book is almost 20% footnotes, written often in a dry, footnote-y tone. Sometimes they contain … Continue reading A very small milestone
