Reading and Roaming
WHY WE SHOULD READ. I love the Wall Street Journal (for a host of reasons), but their tight firewall only allows subscribers to access the full text of an article. So I’m going to quote from the lead essay in the November 26-27 Review section. It’s by Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book …
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ROYALS—WATCHING AND READING I read so much about the Netflix series, The Crown, while I was in London, I couldn’t wait to start watching it once I returned home. And now, I’m enthralled! It is so well done, elaborate, lavish even, and the family dynamics (exiled Duke of Windsor, Prince Philip’s role in their …
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We arrived yesterday morning in London and powered through the day with lots of walking, one nap, and a respectable early bedtime. Today we increased our step count exploring Knightsbridge (think Harrod’s Food Hall) and spending time in both Hyde Park and Green Park. The rose garden was mostly over except for one or two …
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As I’ve walked around the West Village, I’ve been struck by the variety of wrought iron railing and fence designs. Some examples here plus notes on David Carr’s memoir and the Tenement Museum. RECENT READING The Night of the Gun by David Carr At the Aspen Ideas Festival several years ago, I saw Andrew …
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