The Beauty of a Godless Cosmos
TV and film-wise, I usually come late to the party. I like to watch things at my own pace. So there …
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Sword Dance 2: A Double Share of Wisdom
The chapter titles in Sword Dance are taken from the poetry of John Milton. I hope he’s not spinning in …
Coconut Chocolate Bread
Having recently purchased Jim Lahey’s wonderful book My Bread, I was eager to try out a new no-knead recipe. Investigating …
The Show On The Edge Of Forever
After I heard that Leonard Nimoy died, it took me a while to put together my thoughts about the event. Growing …
Sword Dance 1: Sweet is the Breath of Morn
There is a long and hallowed tradition of novels set in universities. My favorites are by David Lodge, whose witty, intricate …
Robert E. Wood, or Why I Buy Art
When the Long Suffering Husband and I were in graduate school, we went to dinner at the home of a couple who …
Mance, You’re Such A Tease
A new Game of Thrones Season 5 teaser features Jon Snow rebuking Mance Rayder for uniting all the Wildlings, yet valuing his …
Sir Francis’ Last Girl: Conclusion
Like most of my stories, this one started with a dream. It was extremely vivid, and when I woke up, I …
Ten Sisters Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Check out this glorious piece of poetry from Wine Enthusiast: This medium-bodied wine shows a remarkable evolution on the palate, …
Pickled
I have known a woman named Pickle, and also a cat. The cat was so-named because of her extreme sourness. …
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