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History has its eyes on us

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By most measures, Biden had a respectable first year. But the fight to save democracy continues.

January 20, 2022
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The Times We Live In
Old Whaling Church

The past and future of historic houses of worship

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Tom Frank's "Historic Houses of Worship" makes an eloquent case for these community landmarks.

January 19, 2022
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Historic Preservation, Recommended Readings, Weekly Reader

The moral potential of surprise

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Desmond Tutu: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”

January 17, 2022
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Monday Musings, On Leadership, Rest in Peace, The Times We Live In

Tolerance, awareness, and religious freedom

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Religious freedom requires tolerance and awareness that are too often in short supply.

January 16, 2022
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Live, learn, listen, laugh, love

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Sweet Honey in the Rock continues to make essential contributions to American music.

January 15, 2022
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The continuing fight for the soul of America

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Heather Cox Richardson's recent book explains how one can win the literal war and lose the larger fight.

January 12, 2022
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I love the pithy proverb – Volume 5

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The most recent volume of the short and to-the-point adages that capture truth in a few words.

January 10, 2022
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Hell on Church Street

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The Punch Brothers bring innovation and love to their tribute to the late Tony Rice.

January 8, 2022
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Our entangled life

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Merlin Sheldrake's revelatory book on fungi changes our understanding of how the world works.

January 5, 2022
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It is never too late to change the future

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With best wishes for a hopeful, purposeful, and joyful 2022, as we work toward a better future.

January 3, 2022
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The Saturday Soundtrack 2021 top ten

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The top ten posts - chosen by reader views - from the Saturday Soundtrack series in 2021.

December 31, 2021
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Best of the blog: Top ten posts of 2021

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December is for “Best of…” lists. To celebrate 2021, here are the top 10 MTC posts based on reader views.

December 27, 2021
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Lanterns at Bulguksa Temple

Lanterns holding prayers from the faithful, hanging from the ceiling of a walkway at the Buddhist Bulguksa Temple near Gyeong Ju, South Korea

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Old Whaling Church
January 19, 2022

The past and future of historic houses of worship

Tom Frank's "Historic Houses of Worship" makes an eloquent case for these community landmarks.

by DJB
Comments 0
January 16, 2022

Tolerance, awareness, and religious freedom

Religious freedom requires tolerance and awareness that are too often in short supply.

by DJB
Comments 0
January 12, 2022

The continuing fight for the soul of America

Heather Cox Richardson's recent book explains how one can win the literal war and lose the larger fight.

by DJB
Comments 0
January 5, 2022

Our entangled life

Merlin Sheldrake's revelatory book on fungi changes our understanding of how the world works.

by DJB
Comments 0
December 9, 2021

The search for who we really are

What the search for information tells us about truth, lies, and disinformation.

by DJB
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December 6, 2021

The 2021 year-end reading list

Short looks at the books I've pulled from my library shelves in a year both heartbreaking and galvanizing.

by DJB
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December 1, 2021

The perennial desires of the wise

The things that happen to us are not what's important. What's important is our response.

by DJB
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Toko-ji Lantern details
November 10, 2021

The allure of the pilgrimage

Natalie Goldberg takes the reader on an illuminating and personal tour of her pilgrimage to Japan.

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On Leadership | Thoughts on leaders and leadership

January 17, 2022

The moral potential of surprise

Desmond Tutu: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”

by DJB
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December 23, 2021

Don’t let others frame your story

Many conventional narratives miss the crucial elements and the good news staring us in the face.

by DJB
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December 1, 2021

The perennial desires of the wise

The things that happen to us are not what's important. What's important is our response.

by DJB
Comment 1
November 15, 2021

Welcome to your empire

Wise people know how to find some joy even in the midst of what is hard.

by DJB
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Best of... | Compilations and collections

January 10, 2022

I love the pithy proverb – Volume 5

The most recent volume of the short and to-the-point adages that capture truth in a few words.

by DJB
Comments 2
December 31, 2021

The Saturday Soundtrack 2021 top ten

The top ten posts - chosen by reader views - from the Saturday Soundtrack series in 2021.

by DJB
Comments 4
December 27, 2021

Best of the blog: Top ten posts of 2021

December is for “Best of…” lists. To celebrate 2021, here are the top 10 MTC posts based on reader...

by DJB
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December 20, 2021

Seeing through times that try our souls

Rules for the road help us see the fullness of life - and how we want to live -...

by DJB
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December 6, 2021

The 2021 year-end reading list

Short looks at the books I've pulled from my library shelves in a year both heartbreaking and galvanizing.

by DJB
Comments 2
November 22, 2021

Our year in photos – 2021

2021 in photos...still in a pandemic watch, but thankful we could be together.

by DJB
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August 31, 2021

Travel in order to be moved

MTC posts from past travels to honor the tradition of the August holiday

by DJB
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July 5, 2021

The 2021 summer break

Blog favorites while we're on break for some body, mind, and soul maintenance.

by DJB
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Play more music

Saturday Soundtrack | Musicians who have caught my ear

January 15, 2022

Live, learn, listen, laugh, love

Sweet Honey in the Rock continues to make essential contributions to American music.

by DJB
Comments 0
January 8, 2022

Hell on Church Street

The Punch Brothers bring innovation and love to their tribute to the late Tony Rice.

by DJB
Comments 0
December 31, 2021

The Saturday Soundtrack 2021 top ten

The top ten posts - chosen by reader views - from the Saturday Soundtrack series in 2021.

by DJB
Comments 4
December 25, 2021

Musical gifts for the Yuletide season

Happy Christmas Day! Enjoy it with music of the Yuletide season from some of my favorite musicians.

by DJB
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December 18, 2021

Happy 100th birthday, my friend

Celebrating the 100th birthday of my prized Gibson A-4 mandolin.

by DJB
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December 11, 2021

Gifts of new favorites – the 2021 edition

Some new favorite musicians uncovered while curating Saturday Soundtracks in 2021.

by DJB
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December 6, 2021

Bill Staines, R.I.P.

Bill Staines - the Woody Guthrie of his generation - passed away on December 5, 2021. R.I.P.

by DJB
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December 4, 2021

Maggie Rose’s free-flowing musical exploration

With her gifted vocal talents, Maggie Rose has been making a name for herself.

by DJB
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Weekly Reader | Other Writers That Will Help You Laugh, Think, or Cry

Old Whaling Church
January 19, 2022

The past and future of historic houses of worship

Tom Frank's "Historic Houses of Worship" makes an eloquent case for these community landmarks.

by DJB
Comments 0
January 12, 2022

The continuing fight for the soul of America

Heather Cox Richardson's recent book explains how one can win the literal war and lose the larger fight.

by DJB
Comments 0
January 5, 2022

Our entangled life

Merlin Sheldrake's revelatory book on fungi changes our understanding of how the world works.

by DJB
Comments 0
December 15, 2021

Bringing clarity to our times

Writers with online platforms you can turn to for help in providing clarity and context for our times.

by DJB
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About "More to Come..."

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January 15, 2020

The top one percent

The top ten reader favorites from the first 1,000 posts on More to Come.

by DJB
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April 10, 2019

About “More to Come…”

Welcome! Learn how DJB's blog has evolved since 2008 from random thoughts to... more organized random thoughts.

by DJB
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Speaking at the Ryman
March 25, 2019

I hate to say goodbye, so I’ll just say so long

A farewell message I wrote to my colleagues after 22 years at the National Trust.

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March 4, 2015

60 lessons from 60 years

A birthday list of 60 things I've learned in my (now) 60 years of life.

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Baseball Online

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Reading Well: Writers I Enjoy

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  • Stephen L. Carter
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  • Writing from the Heart, Reading for the Road
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Roots Music and More

  • Acoustic Disc
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  • Bluegrass Pride
  • Bluegrass Today
  • Compass Records
  • DC Bluegrass Union
  • Dom Flemons
  • Fiddlefreak
  • Fretboard Journal
  • Gallagher Guitars
  • Institute of Musical Traditions
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  • Jerry Douglas
  • Lonesome Road Review
  • Merlefest
  • No Depression
  • Rhiannon Giddens
  • Sam Bush Online
  • Steve Martin Banjo Prize
  • The Bluegrass Situation
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  • The Steel Wheels
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Saving Places That Matter

  • Conserving the Human Environment
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  • International National Trusts Organisation
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Whatever Else Tickles My Fancy

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  • The Bitter Southerner
  • The FrameWorks Institute
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Mary Oliver

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