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The 40th anniverary issue of Smithsonian is packed with fascinating articles  ”40 things you need to know about  in the next 40 years”.  It features the list of 40.  Amazing forward thinking.  Here are a few.  “Plant Spinach in Tall Buildings” , “World War III will start in 2050, In Space, “Organs Made to Order,...
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Wow, imagine viewing (or buying)  the WORKS OF WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY, 24 VOLS or perhaps Shirley: A Tale by Currer Bell (Charlotte Bronte). The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, – ABAA Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America – Search for Rare, Used and Antiquarian Books. The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair at the Hynes Convention Center from...
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Here are the results of my unscientific yet very real and thorough survey. I did this yesterday and I received 60 responses from 68 requests. An excellent percentage.  Twitter folks are wonderful and my sense is that everyone was entirely honest in their answers. Thank you. What I found to be amazing is that...
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Driving downtown on a Sunday, I took this side street and loved the contradiction of the rather cold modern office building and the quaint old restaurant and galleries. The historic building almost looks like a movie set that could be broken down after the movie was shot! But these buildings have been up since...
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A long way home While driving on this country road I couldn’t help but notice the sun shining through the trees, the shadows on the road and the perspective. I pulled over into a driveway to a farm and took this picture. I wanted to capture the essence of the moment on this country...
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Autumn afternoon breeze curtains fluttering in autumn afternoon breeze circa 1956
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What lies beneath the branches of the tree, arthritic branches stiff and deformed with years. Years of holding leaves,  housing squirrels,  protecting children, and  saving a stray cat here and there. Years of facing the the north wind snows and the southeast breezes. What lies beneath the branches of the trees,- strong roots grounded...
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