Words&Dirt

“Now, since those prior to us have left undiscovered what pertains to legislation, it is perhaps better for us to investigate it ourselves––and indeed what concerns the regime in general––so that, to the extent of our capacity, the philosophy concerning human affairs might be completed.  First, then, let us attempt to go over whatever partial […]

Life is full of gophers. This thought occurred to me shortly after watching a sturdy stalk of purple kale rock back and forth several times, seemingly of its own volition, before falling into a decidedly inharmonious horizontality.  As I rushed over to save the plant from being dragged into the soil, I was pleased to […]