I hate dorm rooms. They possess very little architectural detail and are invariably far too small to accommodate the amalgamation of servants, monkeys, antiques and artwork that a gentleperson of leisure must have to ensure inspiration and motivation in an educational environment. However, when my editor here at the Indy invited me to spend $100 […]
Louis St. Lewis
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Chain of Fools
Growing up in the countryside near Charlottesville, Va., with only encyclopedias and classical records as friends, I made a hobby from the gathering of arcane knowledge. I knew my orders of mammals, from Artiodactyla (even-toed hoofed animals) to Tubulidenta (aardvarks). I could spit out useless knowledge on everything from the Devonian period of the geological […]
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In the Pink
Years ago while traveling in Prague, shortly after the Soviets had vacated the city as Communist rule crumbled, I was asked by some friends if I would like to see its newest monument. With enthusiasm I accepted the offer and was driven through the ancient town with its glorious architecture and lovely public sculpture. As […]