Monthly Archives: October 2017

20,000 Words

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Scott Abbott

My son Tom recently gave me a book titled 20,000 Words, Sixth Edition, “Spelled and Divided for Quick Reference.” Just the words. No definitions. No history. But they are in alphabetical order. And stories lurk in each group of words. … Continue reading →

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A Photo of Clouds Is Almost a Crime

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Scott Abbott

Bertolt Brecht’s An die Nachgeborenen, first published in 1939 To Those Who Follow It’s true, I live in dark times! . . . What times are these when A photo of clouds is almost a crime Because it entails silence … Continue reading →

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The Foot of Don Juan de Oñate

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Scott Abbott

The man who cut off the foot of the Don Juan de Oñate statue in Alcade, New Mexico 20 years ago has come forth with the booty ( pun intended). Today the New York Times is reporting that the man it calls … Continue reading →

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