When I thought as a child
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. —1 Corinthians 13:11 Children have a lot of time … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Me, myself, and I
The 6-items-of-clothing diet
If I had to choose only six items of clothing to wear for a month (plus underwear), it wouldn’t be these six—bore-ing (especially that sad sack of a dress): But oh, what would my own selections be? To start with, … Continue reading →
Talking to liberals
A while back, commenter “Steve H.” asked a question. It’s one to which I unfortunately still don’t have a good answer, although I’m highlighting it because it’s a question I’ve been increasingly asking myself for some months now: We all … Continue reading →
Dance teachers I have known: Stanley Holden
The late, great British dancer Stanley Holden was a dance teacher of mine. One doesn’t ordinarily think of comedy in connection with ballet dancers, but Holden was a master of it, best known for originating the en travesti character Widow … Continue reading →
First memories
[NOTE: I came across this old post of mine the other day, and thought it might be fun to repeat it, with some added thoughts.] I’ve always had an excellent recollection for early events in my life, with the peculiarity … Continue reading →
Obama fatigue
Today I started writing a long piece on Obama’s speech on immigration reform. It was half done—and then a profound weariness overtook me. So here, you read the text of his address, or take a look at a summary. Because … Continue reading →
Another change story: sports, politics, and life
Here’s the story of a man whose political change was sparked by a kids’ basketball game, of all things. Roland Toy ran up against a group of liberal parents who wanted to protect their fourth-graders from the pain and struggle … Continue reading →
On Memorial Day: those stories behind the names
It’s Memorial Day. Time for picnics and get-togethers. Time, also, for remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in American’s wars. This post by Gerard Vanderleun at American Digest offers a poignant poem in honor of a high school acquaintance … Continue reading →
Memorial Day weekend task
Hope your holiday weekend is going well. It’s beautiful here, and I’m doing a traditional American thing: going out to test drive cars. I’m in the market for a new one, having decided that my 1998 Totyota Corolla is a … Continue reading →
Choices, choices
When I was a kid, things were simpler. A lot simpler. You need sneakers? We’ve got some nice Keds for you. One style, in white. And maybe, if we’re feeling really adventurous, we might get in some blue or red … Continue reading →
New England’s best ice cream
I’ve written before about New England’s love affair with ice cream. And now that the weather here is unseasonably but wonderfully warm—summer seems to have arrived, and it’s only May!—the Boston Globe has published this guide to New England’s best. … Continue reading →
I’m saying no to natto
I like food, and I like foreign food especially. But I must confess (shhh!) that Japanese food is not one of my favorite cuisines. Don’t get me wrong: I eat it and enjoy it. But it’s way down on my … Continue reading →