Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy what happened when I logged on to construct a podcast the usual way and found that the system had been changed. The video is of the late great Capone, if you are watching rather than listening.

#valentinesday #lupercalia #weirdfestivals

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2021/02/14/all-roads/

I find a way to write on a train--no train needed!

#thirdspaces #writing #creativeprocess #trains #writingtips

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2021/02/07/a-train-of-ones-own/

I learn about pencils and pop my Ps in the process!

#pencils #contepencils #nicolas-jacquesconte #history

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2021/01/22/penciled-in/

I am happy/sad this week!

#peterschickele #PDQBach #humor #composers #music #classicalmusic

Find the written version here: belly-laughs

His Majesty Capone strikes again!

#GOAT #goats #BillBelichick #humor #cats

Link to the original essay: life-in-versailles

I find something to occupy my time in January!

#hobbies #frenchlanguage #paris #humor

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2017/01/14/french-fried/

I can run, but I can't hide, evidently!

#running #selfimprovement #escapism

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2023/01/27/inescapable/

It's time for another new word, and Restoration theater, and fascists--buckle up! Also, it's the final episode of season 4; I'll be back in January with season 5.

#marplot #susannacentlivre #rachelmaddow #prequelnovel #americanfascists #thebusiebody #words

To check out the original essay, click here! 6245

I get a special delivery!

#pianomovers #humor #deliveries #themusicbox #pianos

Find the original and a picture of the piano here: delivery

I try to get ready for book club, but the Universe doesn't cooperate!

#TheSatanicVerses #humor #haircuts

Link to the original version of the essay: black-oaks