A jewel of a novel
The first Elizabeth George novel was the treasure I uncovered on a recent visit to The Lantern Bookshop.
Author: DJB
Stories and myths
We need better stories
America remains a work-in-progress
America is an idea founded on ideals of equality and freedom. Democracy always requires our work.
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Music of hope and resistance for the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.
From the bookshelf: December 2025
Five books. Every month. A variety of topics from different genres. Here is the list from December 2025.
Oh, the places we’ve seen!
In 2025 we were certainly “off to great places.” Here’s a recap, with a hat tip to a children’s classic.
A moment like this
Where cynics see brokenness and authoritarians claim the spoils, true leaders see great opportunities
What binds us together
A novel that speaks of dislocation, history, and the power of language.
The stuff of life
A beautiful novel reminds us that “Words, especially those written, are immortal.”
The beginning of awe is wonder. The beginning of wisdom is awe.
Rules for the road of life help us see how we want to live.
MORE TO COME... 