Moving Books
I had long planned that when I turned 65 I’d write about 65 books that have moved me most over a reading lifetime.
I’m 67 now so I’ve added a tome or two. It’s time to start before I lose the plot.
From time to time I’ll write about other things. That may slow me down, but I expect to be done here in 2027.
Until then, let’s muse…
Visiting the Sixties
There was debate aplenty on campuses and in the media, and among students who lived a walk or a bus ride from like minds. Physical and intellectual spaces invited challenge and challengers. The dissent was ecumenical – make trouble about whatever troubles you.
You don’t say…
Milosz investigates how self-deception and self-regard are conscripted to fabricate compelling counterfeits, deceptive Potemkin fables.