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More from St. Bartholomew’s, Corsham, England (Part 2)

February 27, 2014

I used my wide-angle lens today.    

St. Bartholomew’s Church Cemetery, Corsham, England

February 26, 2014

I had about a half-hour to spare before a meeting today at Bath Spa University’s Corsham Court campus. I spied …

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Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, Part II

February 23, 2014

I wanted to post more general pictures from Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris courtesy of my friend, Ben. I will post …

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Throwback Thursday: England, 2004

February 20, 2014

In a few days, God willing, I will be arriving in England safe and sound. I’m in a low-residency Ph.D. …

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We’re afraid of grief: Bode Miller interview, case in point

February 17, 2014

I think the reasons why people are so upset about Christin Cooper’s interview of Olympic skier Bode Miller on NBC …

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Guest photos: Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, Part I

February 16, 2014

Another entry for the “cemetery travels of friends” category. What would I do without my friends! Of course I would …

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Throwback Thursday: Barbies, 1981

February 13, 2014

Barbie controversy rages again. This time, Sports Illustrated is getting flack for putting the American icon on the cover of …

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Mr. Locksley’s obituary

February 9, 2014

I’ve not ever been one to pass over a finely written obituary. One of the reasons I like the Sunday …

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Throwback Thursday: Munich Air Disaster, 1958

February 6, 2014

On this day in 1958, a plane carrying members of the Manchester United soccer team crashed upon takeoff in Munich. …

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40 years ago today: Patty Hearst kidnapped

February 4, 2014

An odd series of events today led to this post. I don’t blog about this very often, but my current …

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