These cats are good!
Celebrating the IBMA 2025 Award nominees.
Author: DJB
A stunning work of great pain and grace
Anne Berest’s “The Postcard” is painful at a profound level, and yet somehow resilient and inspiring.
A history of the City of Light
Q&A with Jeremy Black, MBE, on his recent book “Paris: A Short History.”
From the bookshelf: July 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. See what made the cut in July.
Observations from . . . July 2025
A summary of posts included in the MORE TO COME newsletter during July 2025.
Finding space beyond the to and ‘fro
The folk duo Watchhouse has a lovely new album out that continues to bring joy and happiness.
The dark secrets of Charm City
The first in a now successful series featuring Tess Monaghan, accidental Private Investigator.
With gratitude for the patience and hope of gardeners
Gardening, like so many good things in life, is about imagination coupled with effort.
The best Irish band in bluegrass
JigJam returns to the DC area for a very satisfying concert in the Strathmore Music Center.
Love will return
Madeleine L’Engle is a writer I turn to again and again, often during hard times.
MORE TO COME... 