In general I’m all for the free movement of people as a guiding principle. However, I understand the need for secure borders and that it should be done legally. As it has been for the past couple hundred years, migration is a political issue that is hotly debated today. Secure borders should be a given.…… Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly – Migration
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Lapham’s Quarterly is my favorite publication. I have a passion for history and wanted a journal which provided the golden nuggets both past and present. Lapham’s Quarterly does that.
Lapham’s Quarterly – Religion
I am not a religious person in the traditional sense. Here in the USA in 2023 it remains that most religious people are part of an institution filled with traditions, rituals and rules. The vast majority subscribe to their faith because their parents and ancestors did and because their community does. The Christian religion aptly…… Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly – Religion
Lapham’s Quarterly – Education
In middle age I think many look back somewhat fondly on their school days. The experiences change considerably between elementary school, high school and college and some many have not enjoyed some of these years but for me I remember all of them fondly. As I read my first quotation lamenting about learning about nature…… Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly – Education
Lapham’s Quarterly: Foreigners
Having spent a substantial amount of time in foreign countries I was looking forward to reading this edition of Lapham’s Quarterly. Furthermore, there is an anti-foreigner strain that gained a little steam under the Trump Presidency. History is rife with anti-immigrant sentiment and the USA is no exception. There was a discussion back in the…… Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly: Foreigners
Lapham’s Quarterly – Technology
For the past two years I’ve not been very good about reading my Lapham’s Quarterly in a timely manner. With kids free time is at a premium and any reading time that does appear is often devoted to books on my reading list. I am trying to more time for this periodical for the same…… Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly – Technology
Lapham’s Quarterly – Memory
This is one of my favorites. I am fascinated by the passage of time and as this blog is a testament, to preserving memories. For me, memories are not only remembering what happened, but the feelings, emotions, environment and mindset at the time are all part of it. Where I think most people look back…… Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly – Memory
COVID-19 – Sixth Update
It is 9:01 AM on Sunday May 17th, 2020. There was a gentle rain last night which combined with the usual cool temperatures makes the outdoors seem clean and fresh. I have just finished another Lapham’s Quarterly, this one on Memory, and had intended to start writing my notes. However, I wanted to get a…… Continue reading COVID-19 – Sixth Update
Lapham’s Quarterly – Night
It took me a while to get through this issue of Lapham’s Quarterly but was able to do so right as the spring issue arrived. I was looking forward to reading this issue as night is peaceful, one can reflect and it comes with its own special energy as William Least Moon captures in his…… Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly – Night