Tag Archives: Anthony Trollope

“If the heart were always malleable…”

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Naomi

But there are positions which cannot be reached, though there be no physical or material objection in the way. It is the view which the mind takes of a thing which creates the sorry that arises from it. If the … Continue reading →

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The model of a model GOPer: projection and blame

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Naomi

In Anthony Trollope’s novel, Barchester Towers, Mr. Thorne, the regional squire, and his spinster sister throw their annual lawn party for almost everyone in the neighborhood. Of course, they have invited and eagerly await the local aristocracy, members of the … Continue reading →

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Religion screws everything up. Plus scones

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Naomi

Yesterday, an old friend and her son came for a visit. I made medium-high tea, i.e., little sandwiches and scones. No cakes; my friend is diabetic. I haven’t made scones in many a year. I used to make good scones, … Continue reading →

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