Notes from the 'Nog

  The worst of modern life is when it weakens the powers of deep thought; in the insane haste of a town like New York man cannot sit down to...

  "Liberties are not given, they are taken."     On the turntable:  Yes, "Drama"  

  "What if we reframed 'living with uncertainty' to 'navigating mystery'? "   On the turntable:  Toots and the May...

  " Nothing good happens in the world by being happy and cozy. "    On the turntable:  Thunderclap Newman, "Hollywood Dream...

  "In his latest article, Ted walks the ancient trail from Kurama to Kibune, exploring towering cedar forests, hidden shrines, legend...

    The area around Yoshiwara station defines ugly, but for a single trendy-looking cafe.  Factory after factory after factory. I overtake a...

  "I rarely visit cities, so for me they are somewhat similar to safari parks... the chance to see exotic, possibly dangerous, creatur...