Barry Bowe's Blog, page 76
June 18, 2019
Best books of 2019 so far
2019 is halfway through, the weather is getting warmer, and it’s time for awkward small talk over Aperol Spritzes (or is that not a thing anymore?). ‘Tis also the season for the Amazon editorial crew to reveal our favorite books of the year so far, which will provide plenty of fodder should you find yourself in that particular bind (or just need a great read).
Last year, best seller lists were dominated by polemics. Thankfully that trend has abated (if just a smidge), but we are no less preoc...
A Paean to my Dad: Samuel F. Puglise
Annamaria on Monday
I am writing this about my father on Sunday, June 16th - Father's Day in the USA.
Summing up Sam’s life is difficult, because he ranged so far and so deep for so long. Sam was an extraordinary person masquerading as everyman. He was modest and thought little of his gifts. But they were huge.
He was an eyewitness to many of the historic events of his century. And he had the wisdom and sensitivity to see them for what they were.
He was born on the 5th of March 1914 to Andrea...
