A Divine Comedy
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You’ve heard about the controversy rocking the literary world, right? It’s hard to avoid, even if you try to keep a safe distance from the news while remaining informed. The 40-city book tour for “American Dirt,” by Jeanine Cummins, has…
My dad and I found ourselves at three matinees this week sharing buttered popcorn and a giant-sized medium coke. We’ve seen “1917,” “Ford versus Ferrari,” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” “1917” left us somber and awed, “Ford versus…
This week I was intrigued by a segment in the Washington Post book blog featuring Meals on Wheels in New York City – delivering poetry with their meals.
My former history teacher, Jack Barnwell, stops in at Bacon today to ask: who have we been, we Americans, in world affairs? And – who should be we?
The future comes with weight and speed – right at you – watch and wait.
With only a few days left in December, January’s hopes wait in tender places inside us. I’ve been reflecting on some books that touched me this year. The top three that come to mind are Say, Say, Say by Lila…
Find the highest place you can – Look for the light – Wade into troubled waters – Drag a carcass to the sea – Seek what inspires you – Watch for the miracle – Love, forgive – And rest. …
Todd Jones, former senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Nashville, offers a meditation today on one of the best novels he’s read this year – The Dearly Beloved, by Cara Wall. Was it the best book he read this…
We’re down to the wire on Christmas gifts. Waiting much longer is hazardous to your health. Unbelievably, I’ve finished my shopping, so I’ve got the luxury of offering some advice. Here are several recommendations if you’re still looking for the…