Poem: The Traveling Out ~ Lucile Adler

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The Traveling Out ~ Lucile Adler I wonder, since we are both travelling out, If we may go together? Thank you. You may be sure you will be alone And private as though I were no one. God knows, I do not wish to increase your burden. Naturally, these airports, blinding cities, And foundry lights […]

An Altarpiece for Ran

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I found myself out shopping recently (not my favorite thing, but sometimes necessary), and found a new type of air-dry clay at the Japanese chain Daiso. Being unable to resist the possibility of a new medium in which to play, I acquired a box for testing. The texture is very different from other polymer clays—it’s […]

Poem: The Arrival of the Bee Box ~ Sylvia Plath

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The Arrival of the Bee Box ~ Sylvia Plath I ordered this, clean wood box Square as a chair and almost too heavy to lift. I would say it was the coffin of a midget Or a square baby Were there not such a din in it. The box is locked, it is dangerous. I […]

Poem: L’Imprévisibilité ~ Zinaida Hippius (Gippius)

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You can read about her life on the Russiapedia site.

Adventures at the Danish National Museum, Copenhagen

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My recent business trip took me to Copenhagen (I know, my job is so rough!), where I was able to visit the Danish National Museum. As you might imagine, it’s rich with Viking history, part of the comprehensive overview of 14,000 years of history covered by the exhibits. It’s big. Really big. I spent an […]

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