Author: Simon
Words Seldom Seen: Enochlophobia
Enochlophobia Noun: A fear of crowds. Example: “My Enochlophobia keeps me from enjoying many crowded venues.” Pronunciation: Enoch lo phobia The photo is of the setting sun shining on the ... Read More
Happy New Year Three
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of l... Read More
Happy New Year Two
As 2023 ends I want to express again my solidarity with Ukraine and with Israel. You are both in fights you didn’t start, against foes who have evil intent. I wish you success in 2024. On to vic... Read More
Happy New Year One
We mourn the death of some of the heroes of our generation. My Auntie Florence was 102 when she died in November. She was the last survivor of my mothers siblings. She was gracious, alert and kind unt... Read More
Universal Education
“Education has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading.” G. M. Trevelyan The author wrote this in the 1950’s now we have an even vaster popula... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Sugarplum
Sugarplum Happy Christmas to all. Noun: A hard candy filled with dried fruits and nuts. No plums are involved. Example: The Sugarplums made using grandma’s ancient recipe were almost as good as ... Read More