The intimate and melodic mandolin stylings of John Reischman
John Reischman writes melodic mandolin tunes that have become classics.
Month: January 2022
History has its eyes on us
By most measures, Biden had a respectable first year. But the fight to save democracy continues.
The past and future of historic houses of worship
Tom Frank’s “Historic Houses of Worship” makes an eloquent case for these community landmarks.
The moral potential of surprise
Desmond Tutu: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”
Tolerance, awareness, and religious freedom
Religious freedom requires tolerance and awareness that are too often in short supply.
Live, learn, listen, laugh, love
Sweet Honey in the Rock continues to make essential contributions to American music.
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.
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.
Hell on Church Street
The Punch Brothers bring innovation and love to their tribute to the late Tony Rice.
Our entangled life
Merlin Sheldrake’s revelatory book on fungi changes our understanding of how the world works.
More to Come... 