Author Archives: Jim

High Tide in the Sea of Copernicus

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Jim

Carthage House Chatham, Massachusetts September 20, 1996 My Dearest Jimmy, Now that my teaching days are well past, this is my favorite season.  It’s warm enough during the day to still enjoy our yard and a walk on the beach; … Continue reading →

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Toad Hall Stew & Bodegs Olaga Reciente Rosé

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Jim

“’Oh, yes, yes, in there,’ said Toad impatiently. ‘I’d have said anything in there. You’re so eloquent, dear Badger, and so moving, and so convincing, and put all your points so frightfully well–you can do what you like with me … Continue reading →

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Zmartwychwastanie

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Jim

I remember this as if it happened yesterday.  We were from a small isolated forest village near the Vistula.  Our village was so small that it made other small villages look like cities.  Maybe that’s why they didn’t send a … Continue reading →

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The Last Supper

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jim

{March 14, 44 BCE} CAESAR:  Calpurnia!  I’m home! CALPURNIA: Waaaaaaaaaaah! CAESAR:  What is it now Calpurnia? CALPURNIA:  Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!  Oh, Julie I feel so horrible!  Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! CAESAR:  Settle down Calpurnia and ‘splain to me what happen’. CALPURNIA:  Well… I know that … Continue reading →

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