Tag Archives: modern life

Simplifying: harder than a simple equation

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

A few days ago, I raised the issue of simplification with my husband. It had been a particularly challenging week, with mid-day doctor appointments for my mother-in-law, therapy for Monkey Man, parent-teacher conferences at my school, and a few days … Continue reading →

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By Nightfall: Michael Cunningham

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Michael Cunningham is one of my favorite authors, and his books, The Hours and Specimen Days, are two that I have come back to when I want to think more deeply about the conditions of modern lives. Cunningham’s characters, even … Continue reading →

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