Words
Word of the Day: Mishegoss
By every measure, the White House appears to be nothing more than a nest of mishegoss these days.
Times
Al Gore on Power Seeking
Former US Vice President Al Gore spoke forcefully on an inversion of truth and intentional obfuscation of truth to seek power, drawing on the example of Nazi Germany.
People
The Many Wives of Wild Bill
There were ten, but not all at the same time.
Places
Sunset at Seattle
Seattle viewed across Lake Washington from Kirkland at sunset. January 2025.
Sounds
Bach: Passacaglia in C-minor
Bach organ drama BWV 582
Words
Word of the Day: Adumbrate
Orders issued on the first day adumbrate the whole term of the new administration with an awful stench of racism and bigotry.
Times
Æsop: The Frogs Who Wished for a King
One of Æsop's Fables seems especially pertinent today.
Words
Word of the Day: Recondite
...the most recondite films of Hollywood’s Golden Age
Sights
Juanita Bay
Juanita Bay, Lake Washington, near Seattle. The light was magical.
Words
Word of the Day: Latibulate
To hide in a corner in an attempt to escape reality
Places
Le Vauban
Le Vauban in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France.
Places
Donostia | San Sebastián
Lunch at Ubarrechena included amazing paella.