Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica 25 August 1016 Dear Mum, Today my Amelie came to me and said, "Armand, we are too small, or Bois-de-Bas has become too big." I was confused. "You want to live somewhere smaller? But where? And what about the wagon-works?" For there are smaller villages not far … Continue reading Capacity
Month: September 2022
Guidance
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica 18 August 1016 Dear Journal, I have reached a lull in my work on the good packet Amelie: the forming is complete. Much construction and finishing remains, but that can proceed without my help. Meanwhile I am quite caught up with regards to the wagon-works' other endeavors, … Continue reading Guidance
9/11/2022
It's that time again. Today, remember. If you're too young, ask. Think about the motivations that led the plotters to kill 3,000 innocents in the Twin Towers. And then ask yourself—is that how I feel about my fellow Americans? Am I willing to sacrifice them for my political goals? If it is, you might be … Continue reading 9/11/2022
At Home
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica 11 August 1016 Dear Mum, I do apologize for springing young Luc on you with no warning—though you had said you would gladly receive him "at any time" when last we spoke. Had I written and asked, half-a-year would have gone by before he could have arrived … Continue reading At Home