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I spend a lot of time pondering the subject of beauty. In the time before man conquered nature, did our ancestors have an objective awareness and appreciation of their unadorned surroundings? Is beauty something that can be enjoyed passively? Does … Continue reading →

I keep a folder of newspaper clips and printouts on books and movie recommendations that interest me, to riffle through before my regular trips to the local library. For example, I avidly read the Wall Street Journal’s Saturday interview with … Continue reading →

We just saw the new Mira Nair film “The Namesake”, based on the very satisfying novel by Jhumpa Lahiri. Visiting the official movie site, I read comments from viewers on how much they have been moved, how they didn’t want … Continue reading →

Everyone is smiling. Unexpectedly, we encounter many neighbors on our desultory walk, loping unhurriedly with children and dogs. From the trail behind the wooded lots of houses, young girls squeal over something delightful. The gardeners are all unleashed to stuff … Continue reading →

Embarrassing. I just bought my first pasta machine. Made in China for $25.00. So I wait for the whole “made in Italy” thing to be going down the tubes to decide to go Old World. I know, I know. What … Continue reading →