In which I reflect on gathering and chopping wood.
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Tales of Wood Splitting
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Nikki Haley, a Minor Character in 1984
Nikki Haley reminds one of Tom Parsons in “1984.” Also of one of T.S. Eliot’s hollow men.
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For the New Year, Honor the Overlooked
In this New Year’s poem, Appleman celebrates those who collect our garbage.
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This Clean Moment before the New Year
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GOP Politicians as Dickens Villains
Certain GOP pols are behaving like Dickens villains when it comes to the poor.
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Sebald’s “Austerlitz” and Fascism’s Rise
Sebald’s novel “Austerlitz” provides insights to fascism than anticipate Trump.
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