I walk in wonder through the wood Like some great temple, moist and still, Bid fair to meet some forest god, Or spirit of the Spring’s new growth, Maybe perched upon a bough Or peeping round some mossy root. “Do you, good stranger, come I peace Or will you jar our ageless calm?” The …
Epicurus may not have approved of politicians, and there is a good reason for that. The current furore over voting rights should be alarming to everyone who cherishes the American system, imperfect as are most of the works of humanity. The ruthless pursuit of power and refusal to compromise is un- Epicurean. The The following …
Welcome back to all kind readers! The British “Daily Star” ( which offers a take on the news that really “matters”) calls on readers to “do your bit for Britain”, as it reports that economists estimate every member of the public needs to buy 124 pints of beer to save our “beleaguered pub industry”. …
For personal reasons, this blog will be suspended until June 1st. Thank you for being a reader!
“Yesterday I was at my local store buying a large bag of My Dog dog food for my loyal pet and was in the checkout queue when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. “What did she think I had an elephant? So, since I’m retired and have little to do, on …
