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In Defense of Trivia (or Love in the Time of Cholera, 2020)
Two days ago I sent off a ‘staying-in-touch’ email to about 60 friends and family. Initially, I had intended to use it in this blog, but as it was time for my Covid-free fortnightly email I chose to use it … Continue reading
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Getting rid of books
Although the fashionable term nowadays is decluttering, I have too much affection for most of my old books to think of them in this respect. But the time has come when I absolutely MUST part with many. Doing so, however, … Continue reading
My life transformed
I have a strange body. As is true of most of my fellow octogenarians, I have a small but significant pot belly, but unlike many others, I have a truly small bum. Consequently, my trousers – no matter which I … Continue reading
What do Catherine the Great and Dr. Seuss have in common?
I have never been a great fan of Dr. Seuss. But, something happened that may have changed that. Last week our son asked me to babysit two of their three grandchildren (no longer babies, ages 10 and 12). He was … Continue reading
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What a jerk I am!
Maybe the title should read, what a jerk I was? When did I start being a jerk? In one sense my jerkdom began when our community outdoor pool opened about 5 years ago. But in another, it began when our … Continue reading
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How to improve scholarly writing
I would not be surprised if the title of this blog – or some variation – has appeared on many books, websites, videos, and the like. Assuming I am right, you could reasonably ask, why another? My answer is that … Continue reading
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A musical dilemma
A few weeks ago, I went with a friend to a Nuit Blanche being held on the 8thfloor deck of her condo building. The literal translation of this French phrase is ‘white night’. According to Wikipedia the event began in … Continue reading
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