Isis in Old Age (story)
Originally published at Bold+Italic It was one of those across the room things, even though the women were both old … Continue Reading Isis in Old Age (story)
“Isis in Old Age” – new story up at Bold+Italic
Many thanks to the editors of Bold+Italic, who published my story “Isis in Old Age” earlier this year, and just … Continue Reading “Isis in Old Age” – new story up at Bold+Italic
Wordsworth & Eternity at St. Paul’s
I’m stunned every time I read this: one of Wordsworth’s best short poems (& that’s saying something), & perhaps one … Continue Reading Wordsworth & Eternity at St. Paul’s
Wordsworth & Eternity at St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Pressed with conflicting thoughts of love and fear I parted from thee, Friend! and took my way Through … Continue Reading Wordsworth & Eternity at St. Paul’s
Silence in London II: The Internet will Get You Too
I began this blog in earnest almost six years now, with a post called “Silence in London,” which offered a … Continue Reading Silence in London II: The Internet will Get You Too
Wordsworth’s 1805 Prelude, Book 7: “This parliament of monsters”
Excerpts from Book 7 of Wordsworth’s 1805 Prelude, on his time living in London. Other excerpts are here. … Continue Reading Wordsworth’s 1805 Prelude, Book 7: “This parliament of monsters”
Silence in London
Just back from London, where the hugeness of space and history were hard to ignore. But the experience was always deepest in the smallest space, where something sacred, or just something simply old, could be apprehended intimately, in silence. So … Continue Reading Silence in London
