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This Blog's Focus, or lack there of

Edith Wharton said "There are two ways of spreading light ...To be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it." That's what this blog is about, how the light of other people and the world around me have reflected off and in me. . .or other things when I need to write about other things, like walking, lizards, or fruit. There will be pictures of plants. All pictures are taken by me, unless noted.

I say what's on my mind, when it's there, and try to only upload posts that won't hurt or offend readers. However, readers may feel hurt or offended despite my good intentions. Blog-reading is a matter of free choice, that's what I have come to love about it, so if you are not pleased, surf on and/or leave a comment. I welcome any and all kind-hearted commentary.

It's 2012 and my current obsessions are writing and walking, sometimes at the same time. And books. I'm increasingly fascinated by how ebooks are transforming the physical book, forcing it to do more than provide printed words on a page.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Old Eyes

To look up a word today in my bible of words, the Oxford English Dictionary, I had to use the macro lens on my camera. The standard magnifying glass I've been using just wouldn't do. Maybe by the time my eyeballs fail to focus at any range, the e-version of the OED will be down-loadable on an iPad and I can use the Talk to Me ap. But that won't replace the tactile joy of hefting my two-volume set off the shelf and squinting at the tiny font for the origin of home.
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