“all these are but dreams and shadows; the shadows that hide the real world from our eyes.” ― Arthur Machen, The Great God Pan Much of this month has been spent traveling the byways and highways of the American South. The… Read More ›
Month: June 2025
Core Beliefs at Play
“The more one pleases generally, the less one pleases profoundly.” ― Stendhal, Love Every discussion about public education policy centers on the belief that it is either a public good or a commodity. Is the system designed to benefit… Read More ›
Summertime Doesn’t Always Mean Nuthin But Fun
“Don’t do it, Eleanor told the little girl; insist on your cup of stars; once they have trapped you into being like everyone else you will never see your cup of stars again; don’t do it; and the little girl… Read More ›
Nary a Deviation From The Playbook
“The performance is over.” The audience got up. “It’s time to put on your fur coats and go home.” They looked round. But it turned out that there were no fur coats and no homes.” ― Donald Rayfield, Stalin and… Read More ›