QotD: Madness Destroys Best Minds (why is this?)

Posts from This Journal “culture” Tag

• A Request of Runners in Pandemic Times

  Living in an urban area I, like many, exercise in the park. I was doing so before the pandemic started and I have continued. My local park is big…

• I, too, sing America

  I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong.…

• Word of the Day: Melungeon

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melungeon I had never heard this word until today. Melungeon = Member of a triracial (black, white, native) group…

• George Packer speaks at Literary Arts Opening

  On Tuesday this week I attended the opening lecture of a lecture series hosted by the nonprofit organization Portland Literary Arts. I had…

• Letter to Dog Owners

  Maybe you're not like my neighbors. They're fine people, decent people. However, their two poodles are currently gated on the front porch of their…

• QotD: Brits on tRump

  Copied from a friend (on fb). This is utterly brilliant. I wish I could take credit for writing it, but no. British wit to help get you through the…