Sparky in the Dark: It’s Schulz’s Life, Charlie Brown

A famous person dies, and it’s sad, and everyone mourns, and then some time goes by and a big biography of the famous person appears, and everyone gathers around to see if the person should remain famous or whether he should be forgotten. Often he’s forgotten, but sometimes the biography stimulates what’s called a “reappraisal.” Read More

What Ith Happineth? Happineth Ith Blue Blue Kettle

As some of you may know, I was born in England. It was an accident. Please accept my deepest apologies just the same. There are more than enough Brits dominating New York life and culture as it is. I’m with you on that one.

The only reason I bring up my Englishness is to explain Read More