Monthly Archives: October 2008

I’m always stunned when I hear people say they don’t like history.  To be honest, I’m not even sure what this means.  How can you not like something that is so vast and far reaching?  Nowadays, history also includes sociology … Continue reading →

If you’re like me, then you have a mother who arrives for Sunday dinner with at least three cut out newspaper articles (neatly affixed with paperclips), free pamphlets from recent art exhibitions (in a myriad of languages in the event … Continue reading →

While some people have a favorite movie star that they obsess about, I mentally stalk intellectuals.  For years, my go to guy was Harold Bloom the mac daddy of critical thinking.  And yes, Bloom is still a brilliant bloated star … Continue reading →