Early in my marriage, my mother-in-law suggested I might someday like to have her wax bust of Shakespeare. I don’t recall my response; I hope it was gracious, though I’m […]
What History Is Made Of: Books for Women’s History Month
We all make history every day, whether we are the fundamental elements that make up the swift-flowing stream or the droplets that leap out and sparkle in the sunlight. In […]
Books for Black History Month, pt. 2
You can read Part One of this series here: https://storywarren.com/twenty-one-books-for-african-american-history-month/ Stories of those who have suffered injustice and resolved to reverse it inspire awe and admiration. Likewise worthy of respect […]
Twenty-One Books for Black History Month
Researching the collection that follows has renewed my awareness of the inescapable, tragic history of slavery in America. Conceiving of our country as it might have been apart from the […]
Architects: Creating Natural Space
Cities, generally characterized by massive buildings and busy streets, are often conceived of as the antithesis of nature. But when I first began reading about architects and their work, I […]