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Ogmios, Psychopomps, and Steve Reeves
Leave a commentNovember 26, 2020 by libroshombre
Saying Grannybelle Dunlap, my maternal grandmother, was a conservative Christian, is putting it far too mildly. To her the …
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Splogs, Abjads, and Con Nags
Leave a commentNovember 23, 2020 by libroshombre
Intriguing words popped up this week, namely “splog,” “lox,” “abjad,” and “nom sang.” My mom sprang splog on us …
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Hotdogs, Vaccinations, and Tree Bending Poets
Leave a commentOctober 16, 2020 by libroshombre
Dipping a toe into the Internet’s torrent of real and unreal information is all that’s required for a full …
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Founts, Gags, and Reality
Leave a commentOctober 2, 2020 by libroshombre
A “fount of knowledge” is “a person, organization, book, etc. that provides reliable information, advice, or ideas,” according to …
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Covid, Euclid, and the Isle of Demons
Leave a commentSeptember 24, 2020 by libroshombre
A series of unfortunate events crippled my understanding of algebra, but geometry made sense, thanks to Pete Johnson, my …
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Browsing Shelves, Sacrificing Children, and Virile Bridegrooms
Leave a commentSeptember 18, 2020 by libroshombre
Browsing well-stocked libraries is a booklover’s delight and one many of us are missing while our public library’s shelves …
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Books, Bells, and Morals
Leave a commentSeptember 3, 2020 by libroshombre
It’s fascinating how the human mind skips around, sometimes fruitfully, like recent consideration of a naked pig-chasing man leading …
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Inspiring Explorers and Magnates
Leave a commentAugust 28, 2020 by libroshombre
I adore people and things that incite my curiosity and desire to learn. For example, every edition of Lapham’s …
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Dogs, Sleep, and Dreams,
Leave a commentAugust 28, 2020 by libroshombre
Many dog owners agree with Charles Schultz, the famed Peanuts creator, that, “Happiness is a warm puppy,” and with …
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