Spiritual Superlatives

Posted on September 23, 2011October 29, 2011 by Simon

Superlatives are claims to the highest, fastest, largest, oldest etc. We have had a joke for many years about a Bronze Buddha. If you define the group sharply enough anything is the best at somethin... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Superlative

Posted on September 26, 2023September 23, 2023 by Simon

Superlative Adjective or Noun: A form that denotes the best. Examples: “The world’s oldest human made canal.” “The Tri-State area’ s largest bowling alley” The maus... Read More

Shabbat Shalom

Posted on October 15, 2021October 5, 2021 by Simon

“It is not that Israel has kept the Sabbath; the Sabbath has kept Israel.” Ahad Ha’am A view in the door of the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island. It is the oldest synagogue building in t... Read More

Superlative of the Month

Posted on February 13, 2019February 2, 2019 by Simon

“New York’s second most visited natural attraction.” Years ago we visited “the worlds largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha.” and in a fun filled afternoon with Jacky and ... Read More

Superlative Henge

Posted on November 18, 2013November 17, 2013 by Simon

The World’s Smallest Green Cupcake Henge. It is my tribute to the fifth anniversary of Clonehenge and Facebook Clonehenge. Congratulations to Nancy W. who is the creative spirit behind the ent... Read More

Herb the Bridge

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Simon

The new bridge across the Colorado River at Hoover Dam is beautiful. It is an engineering marvel and demands many superlatives, but to me it is a big disappointment. Unfortunately it was built so ... Read More

Cromford Mill

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Simon

When I was in the UK last month my brother Tom took Rebecca and me to see the Cromford Mill near Derby. It’s claim to fame is that it is “The First Factory.” It was founded in 1771... Read More

Angel Oak

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Simon

We were in Charlseton, South Carolina for a wedding just after Christmas. There is an album of pictures from the trip on Flickr. Charleston is a beautiful city. I’ll write more about this visi... Read More

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