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The Van Dorens

From the indefatigable Kirk Kramer: Yesterday I discovered that Mark Van Doren’s son Charles is an adjunct English professor at the Torrington campus of the Univ of Connecticut.  In recent years he has given several lectures there, sponsored by something called the Litchfield Co. Writers Project. Here is the link to the list of lectures: https://www.lib.uconn.edu/lcwp/ […]

“Jerusalem’s Claim on Us” – Dr. Louise Cowan

It is my pleasure to direct your eyes to an essay by our beloved Dr. Louise Cowan.  It is called “Jerusalem’s Claim on Us.”  This essay has lifted up my soul so well that I do hope you set aside some time to read it.  Dr. Cowan has delved into the very nature of the […]

Dates from February 20th

February 20, 2012 – Presidents Day Here are some events from US history; all occurred on February 20th. 1872 The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens in New York City 1895 Frederick Douglas dies 1902 Ansel Adams, American photographer, is born 1933 Congress Proposes the 21st amendment to the Constitution that will end the Prohibition

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