Category Archives: USA

Are We There Yet ?

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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of seeking or finding

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Talking about Walt Whitman this week with my friend L. sent we searching for a remembered short poem about the great man by another favorite writer Langston Hughes.  

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We Miss Them So Much

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Earlier this month, the Smithsonian Museum of American Art and National Portrait Gallery unveiled the official portraits of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. I wasn’t much impressed by the images of the paintings that I saw … Continue reading →

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The temple of knowledge

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The Temple of Knowledge is a heartwarming video from the folks at StoryCorps that animates Ronald Clark’s memories of his father, who worked for the New York Public Library. Clark’s film tells the story of the time when library caretakers, along … Continue reading →

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Where you can light up

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

One of the things that I enjoy most about this blog is the contact with readers and followers all over the world. I get lots of messages with travel questions, especially about visiting the United States. Lately, it seems that … Continue reading →

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So, you want to be a writer ?

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The poet Charles Bukowski would seem to be the least likely person one would turn to for career advice, but this little piece is oddly moving. don’t be like so many writers, don’t be like so many thousands of people … Continue reading →

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It’s Presidents Day in ‘murica

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Falter not O book, fulfil your destiny

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Manhattan Glamping

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Other than taking your chances freelance camping in Central Park, there aren’t many spots to camp out in Manhattan. But beginning this May 1st, it will be possible to do some very special glamping with views of the Statue of … Continue reading →

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world’s longest and saddest book

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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