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Where’s Waldo? A Response to Jerri Allyn

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Uncomely and Broken

This is a talk I gave  a long time ago (September 17, 2003, to be precise) as part of a panel following a talk at Sewanee by the artist, Jerri Allyn. At the time, people thought it was a negative … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Late Great Friend and Mentor, Bob Kupka

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Uncomely and Broken

This is a piece my brother Jamie wrote about Bob Kupka, a former teacher of his at West Roxbury High who became a great friend. Bob passed away in January 2016, and his obituary is below. Jamie sent me this … Continue reading →

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Protected: Ubi, Ubi Tu, Scooby Doo?

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Uncomely and Broken

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Shadowboxing at the DNC, or Bill’s Apology

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

I was really struck this summer, when listening to Bill Clinton’s speech on behalf of Hillary at the DNC, with a parallel to Plato’s Apology about Socrates’ trial in 399 BC. After listing his wife’s many accomplishments, Bill says the following: CLINTON: Now, … Continue reading →

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Protected: At Zora’s Grave

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

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Precious Moldering Pleasures

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

A precious—mouldering pleasure—’tis— To meet an Antique Book— In just the Dress his Century wore— A privilege—I think— His venerable Hand to take— And warming in our own— A passage back—or two—to make— To Times when he—was young— His quaint … Continue reading →

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The Abbo’s Alley Labyrinth

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

There’s a fine piece in Smithsonian today about labyrinths, which put me in mind of Sewanee’s own version of the mystic maze (about which more below). As Jennifer Billock, the author of the Smithsonian piece, writes about the spiritual engagement with this unique … Continue reading →

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Crazy Salad: new and old views

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

Helen being chosen found life flat and dull And later had much trouble from a fool, While that great Queen, that rose out of the spray, Being fatherless could have her way Yet chose a bandy-leggèd smith for man. It’s … Continue reading →

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252 Years of Sewanee

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

April 28, 2016. Resolutions of appreciation for the retirements of Profs. Croom, Delcamp, Rupert, Landon, Perry, and Smith. “That,” says the Dean, gesturing, “is 252 years of Sewanee.” A stunned silence followed by sustained applause, and then handshakes and hugs. … Continue reading →

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Protected: What hidden scorn you must have for yourself

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Uncomely and Broken

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