Make Tea, Not War
There are two philosophies for the enjoyment of tea. One is the Way of Simplicity, in which tea is prized as …
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Green Sojourn
My back yard is partly cultivated, partly wild. In the spring, it becomes so luxuriant that to keep it manicured would …
Jane Eyre on Page and Screen 8: Jane’s Disappointment
Contrary to popular belief, the setting of Jane Eyre is not Victorian. According to Wikipedia, Jane Eyre is set “somewhere …
The Libertine Belles 26: Cooper’s Cavern
Cooper’s Cavern, the fictional basement bar in this story, is very vivid in my mind. I can see the leather …
Turkish Delight
I am a a lover of mezze, which is defined as “a selection of small dishes served to accompany alcoholic …
The Driftless Area (2016)
Update: I dedicate this post to Anton Yelchin, who passed away in June 2016. He was a very talented young …
The Libertine Belles 25: Risky Business
Zombie post while I am in NYC! Usually I am all in favor of casting against type, but I draw …
Cat Portraits
How is a cat portrait different from a regular snapshot of a cat? Maybe it conveys something of the subject’s unique …
Jane Eyre on Page and Screen 7: The Fire Scene
The Fire Scene is a turning point in Jane Eyre. It is the first time Mr. Rochester calls our heroine “Jane” …
The Libertine Belles 24: Persuasion
I saw Daniel Craig in person, once. He was starring in a revival of Harold Pinter’s play Betrayal, directed by …
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