Monthly Archives: February 2008

The Turkeys are Restless

Posted on February 23, 2008 by ron

Behind my apartment there is a wooded area in which I frequently observe wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Most of the time, their activity is unremarkable. I just see them hurrying back on forth on their little turkey errands, presumably foraging … Continue reading →

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Enduring Love

Posted on February 14, 2008 by ron

I actually finished this Ian McEwan novel a couple weeks ago and have been putting off writing about it because I’m just not sure what to say. When writing about Trollope novels there is always so much material. I can … Continue reading →

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The Eustace Diamonds

Posted on February 2, 2008 by ron

Ever since encountering the fearsome Mrs. Hurtle in The Way We Live Now, I have had a special affection for Trollope’s “bad girl” characters. Of course I haven’t read everything by Trollope, but I find it hard to imagine anyone … Continue reading →

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