Under Old Suns
Suppose there is a drug which causes you to fall passionately in love with someone you previously disliked and rejected. Once under the influence, you…
The Chapel by Night
One morning in early October when I was nineteen, my college women’s choir piled in buses out to a small town, and rehearsed all…
English in the Frelling Future
Full disclosure: I am a huge nerd about many things. One of the things is sci-fi shows about a small group of people who live…
Thoughts After Reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
SPOILER WARNING, for those who are trying to hold out (stay strong! I’m sure it would be delightful to see the play without knowing…
Safety Lights Are For Dudes
I’ve been planning to go see the new Ghostbusters ever since dudes on the internet started trolling it a few months ago. Solidarity, sisters.…
The City in the Valley
Alba Fucens is a Roman town. Unlike most Roman towns, nobody ever built anything else there, so the earth grew over it and it remained…
How to Make a Major Life Decision
Make a pro-con list. Both columns are, of course, equal. That is because they are the physical manifestation of the litany that has been running…
Light Reading: London Archaeology, TFA, and CUNY
Welcome to June! Here are some articles from the internet about which I had strong feelings this week. And here is a picture of a…
The Long View
My grandfather, who we call Bobpa, turned 95 this week. He is a brilliant, compassionate man whose fiercely inquiring mind and quiet unwavering kindness have…
Light Reading: Education, Bernie, Barton Cottage, and The Ineffable Divine
I got this idea from the Toast, which does link roundup every day and I love it. So, here are some things I read on…