Books For Christmas
In my house of origin, stocking presents were in some ways the best part of Christmas. Mom would tell stories of the little things she’d
December 10, 2013
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Category: Literature & the Arts
Literature & the Arts
Discovering Artists, By The Score
I like fashion, intellectually, because it’s such clear evidence of the human urge to decorate and present. Clothing is our most accessible art. But what
September 26, 2013
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Culture of Origin
“Game Of Thrones” Meets “2 Broke Girls,” Or, Saturday Morning at 8:34am
I have a new TV show for you. It’s called Orange Is The New Black, a story of women in prison, and you can find it
July 20, 2013
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Literature & the Arts
“Parade’s End” As Hot Milk, Or, Saturday Morning at 11:13am
Well my goodness. I slept until 9:40am. That hasn’t happened in 20 years. Of course, I was up for a while, sometime in the dark
March 16, 2013
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Literature & the Arts
Birthdays, Cantankerous Doctors, And Cornwall Blue Skies, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:14am
Well, tomorrow is my birthday. Not notable, I’m turning 56. Doesn’t feel like a particular milestone of aging, but it’s still The Day. I love
September 29, 2012
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Culture of Origin
A Personal Review Of “I Am Love” And “Seating Arrangements”
It’s been a while since I addressed my odd High WASP culture. Those of you old-timers who find the theme annoying, please (as Faux Fuchsia
July 24, 2012
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Literature & the Arts
Book Review: Black Chokeberry
Occasionally I receive offers of book sample copies, with requests to review. As you can tell, I don’t respond terribly often. But this book, Black
July 5, 2012
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Creative Ad Absurdum, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:24am
It is a morning for pet peeve sharing. Yes it is. Here’s mine. I’ve observed a growing use of the word “creative” as a noun.
June 23, 2012
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Literature & the Arts
Building Attractive: Already Pretty
How many of you know Sal, from Already Pretty? I imagine it’s a non-trivial number. She writes the kindest blog I know, offering style advice
June 22, 2012
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Literature & the Arts
The Apotheosis Of Smart, Where Women Are Difficult, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:11am
Let’s talk about smart people. Not real smart people, mind you, but the pretend sort we see on American television and in the movies. Have
April 14, 2012
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Literature & the Arts
In The Age Of Digital, Paper Must Needs Become Art
See that glossy, golden, glowing No. 5 ? I think I received it in the latest edition of American Vogue, slipped inside the covering plastic
December 6, 2011
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The Upcoming Return Of Professor C., Or, “Washington Square” Meets “The Heiress”
Next week, Professor C.’s web seminar series returns. For those of you new to the blog, my father was for many years a professor of
October 7, 2011
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