A fine sonnet …

Zealotry of Guerin: Poetry and Fiction by Christopher Guerin: Return 1 (Brice Marden), Sonnet #627

What we can look forward to …

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As time passes …

Anecdotal Evidence: 'A Goddam Stone Wall You Butt Your Head Into' As Bette Davis said, “Old age ain't no place for sissies.” I can attest to that.

Frantic pain …

… Mad Song.

Sounds wonderful …

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Nice to know …

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In the beginning…

… Kentucky by Heart: Mark Twain had real connections to Kentucky, with mother born in Adair County

Sounds like it’s worth reading …

BOOKS | g emil reutter

Confession of an evil man …

… Fairy Tale.

A good suggestion …

Spark Your Creativity - by tspoetry

In case you wondered …

Why poetry matters - The Conservative Woman

A poem for this morning …

… Mary Kathryn Stillwell — Travel Plans.

Hmm …

The Elements of Buckley's Style | National Review. (Hat tip, Dave Lull.) i remember Bill as one of the most perfect gentlemen I haveknown.

It all began in Florida …

… Reading about the singular Mark Twain in 2025.

RIP …

In memory of David Miller - News | Philosophy | University of Warwick (Hat tip, Dave Lull.)

The time has come for renewed purpose …

… New Year Resolve.

In case you wonder …

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Happy New Year …

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A poem for this morning …

… Aileen Grumbach — Lake Time Lake Space