Wednesday Blog

  • Two Cities

    Two Cities

    This week, a few words about the trip I just completed to London and Paris. Read more

  • A Tiger in the Sun

    A Tiger in the Sun

    This week, I have a short story for you, in the style of an Irish aisling, a dream narrative, about a tiger basking in the warm February sun. Read more

  • Paradiso

    Paradiso

    This week, I conclude my three-part reflection on Dante’s “Divine Comedy” with the “Paradiso.” Read more

  • Purgatorio

    Purgatorio

    Last week, I wrote my thoughts on the first cantica of Dante’s “Divine Comedy.” This week then, the second part, the “Purgatorio.” Read more

  • Inferno

    Inferno

    A while ago, I began reading Dante’s “Divine Comedy.” So, over the next three weeks I will be writing my own reflections on each of its three parts. This week then, I begin with the “Inferno.” Read more

  • Our First Languages

    Our First Languages

    Last week, I listened to an essay from the “New York Times Magazine” about the possibility that one might lose their first language if they use another too much. Today then, I write to my own experience in this matter. Read more