What can we expect of the year ahead? Surprises, no doubt. But plenty of the same old, same old as well. The calendar may change, but things already in train can be expected to roll on. There is inertia in … Continue reading
Category Archives: Postmodern Times
I have previously railed against leaf blowers, lawnmowers, edgers, trimmers, mulchers and all the other horrendous noisemakers that turn a bucolic suburban street or garden into a bedlam whose decibel count exceeds that of the average foundry. They are not … Continue reading
I’ve been accused of sharing the besetting vice of our times — gloom, despair, pessimism. There’s certainly plenty to kvetch about, but it’s also true that we take too little time to acknowledge we are surrounded by wonders. Here’s one. … Continue reading