Through the eye of the needle of Orkney
Mackay Brown passed everything “through the eye of the needle of Orkney.” Evocative images and wonderful stories filled our visit.
Author: DJB
Do not abandon us to our foolishness and fallenness
After an unforgettable week in America, we can easily feel abandoned and inconsolable.
Life is just as strange as folk music
A trip to the Edvard Grieg home Troldhaugen, outside Bergen, brought out tunes by a favorite composer.
For lovers (of cities)
Cities are living organisms where we should add vibrant new chapters to history without eradicating it.
Richard Thompson finds his voice
Richard Thompson’s 2021 memoir is as witty, moving, and well-crafted as his music.
History, myths, and victory in Europe
Myths about who “won” WWII come into play in current events, from Brexit to Ukraine.
A mother’s helping hand
A mother’s lessons for this Mother’s Day in 2022.
The books I read in April 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from April 2022.
Thinking about what we know but don’t know that we know
There are things we know but don’t know that we know…and some of them just ain’t so.
Echoes of the past
Thoughts on one of the Washington area’s true treasures, with classic carousel music as an added treat.
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