Not categorized
This “Intro” is a good place to begin.
This video is a good beginning to get a taste of my approach to “helping.” Please let me know what you think. Shaun Kieran ShaunKpro@gmail.com (207) 767-3864
“Disappointed in Love”
I hadn’t heard that one – that old way of phrasing things – in awhile. Such an understated, gentle way of putting it. It was said by a very lively 93-year-old guy, from somewhere around Lake Sunapee, being interviewed in an old Yankee Magazine about his still-successful tool-sharpening business. He was responding to questions about…
Greg’s quote
This made me think of the And Furthermore Club: “what is meant by the ancient term /scholé/, which designates ‘school’ and ‘leisure’ at the same time. It means a refuge where discussion takes place, in total independence — that is, without the interference of practical goals. Rather, it is a zone of truth that is…
Opening comment
This blog is truly “under construction.” If all goes as hoped, it’ll become a place where a small group of smart, personable folks can all “hold forth” about the way the world is, the way we humans are, and where we can go from here. I haven’t yet actually seen much of what I’m hoping…
The Origin
The “And Furthermore Club” was probably in full swing by 1960. It was located around the kitchen table at 5100 Main St. Trumbull. The cast of characters varied, but Barbara McCarthy and Jack Kieran were first among equals. The tabletop was always crowded with empties – usually Piels or Old Bohemian – and a big…
About blogging
I think I remember that someone got fired from The New Republic not too long ago because he faked posts to his blog. Since I’m fairly sure I’m mostly talking to myself for now, I should be clear that virtually all of the posts are mine, even if I play with names as I figure…