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–Arts and Letters for the Modern Age–

Published by a former (retired) philosophy professor of 30 years.

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Another person who is confused about the whole “post something to 30+ million strangers” thing. 😂
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This is very interesting and provides important context in light of our tendency to think that economically speaking, ours is the worst of (at least modern) times.

I remember when this was what getting gas was like.

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November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In case anyone thinks I'm making things up, this is a screenshot of an actual conversation on one of the two most influential academic philosophy "insider" sites. And the other conversations aren't much better.
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Just got these gorgeous new woods from Grays of Cambridge!! 😃

#tennis
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
My two favorites by PKD.
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Drop something BLUE.
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Starred in one of the funniest films ever made.
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This has been a favorite lately.
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A 70s childhood: Vehicles

#photography
November 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A 70s childhood: contemplative moments

#photography
November 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
T*&^p's anti-trans ads right before the election played a significant role in why he won. Why we can't seem to learn to be strategic and smart escapes me. Why get in the way of the antipathy they're earning from their unhinged, sadistic rule? Why allow them to grab rhetorical advantage?
October 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Beef tostadas.

#food
#cooking
October 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I made these tostadas today.
October 31, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Not these, though.

It matters *which* women.
October 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I'm re-reading Wittgenstein's "Philosophical Investigations," selecting relevant excerpts, and offering commentary/analysis. This is the first installment.

#philsky

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October 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Cousins, then and now.

#photography
October 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
My late father, over the years. (1933-1980)

#photography
October 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
An 80s adolescence: Prom

#photography
October 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My mother across the years

#photography
October 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A 70s childhood: Hats

#photography
October 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Here she is with the Chorale.
October 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Just a few of my late father’s cameras.

#photography
October 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The interfaith effort involved in the civil rights movement represents the high point of what religion should be about.
October 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
4 of my favorites. (Not including live albums) I couldn't make a definitive top 4.
October 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM