The Master of Cabestany

I love good historical fiction, the kind written by historians with a knack for spinning a tale. The trouble is, … More

Plans A-Z

We’ve been in a spin. And while I love concocting scenarios and plans, it’s been a bit much. There are … More

We’re back in Paris for a 5 week hiatus before we set off yondering again. I’ve scandalized my younger self … More

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We don’t make resolutions, but we do mark each big turning of the calendar with a theme or a phrase … More

We change our minds. A lot. I don’t know if you’ve noticed. But what are plans other than a reasonably … More

Let me back up a moment and say oh hey, we’re moving ! The situation in Paris with our noisy … More

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I’ve been thinking about the state of the Covid narrative. Not the broader social and economic story, that will be … More

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I feel like the future is simultaneously wide open and closed down. I’m not talking globally, though that’s certainly the … More

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I love that sense-sharpened feeling of arriving in a new place. Taking it all in, eyes wide open, as you … More

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In the absence of going places, I’m thinking about things again. The Atlantic had an article where a self-proclaimed clutter … More