Assault on clear thinking
I first encountered “Politics and the English Language” by George Orwell in a composition class as a first-semester freshman at the University of Oklahoma. Being … Read more
Oddments
Items that don’t fit elsewhere
Living history
Over the past three decades I have dabbled at family history research. Descending almost exclusively from common dirt farmers, I have no illusion about having … Read more
Haiku about photographs and photographers
Over the past four years, I have been exploring photography, both digital and analog. Most recently I have been learning about B&W film, including darkroom … Read more
On writing a blog
I am finding that writing a blog is a challenge that requires careful consideration of several things. The subject, of course, is the most important. … Read more