From a really penetrating book review by David Ulin in, yes, the Los Angeles Times, a fascinating historical idea/fact: "No one remembers," [author Lawrence Osbourne] tells us, "that Dionysianism was the most popular religion of the late [Roman] empire before the arrival of Christianity. It was Christianity's principal rival…We have even forgotten that Dionysianism wasContinue reading “Dionysionism: A forgotten religion turned big business?”
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John Lennon sends a postcard
A touching remembrance and review of a book of letters and postcards from John Lennon sends me out looking for a postcard by the much-loved writer and wit, and sure enough, right away: Here one is, complete with a fascinating story. Also notable this year: the debut of a John Lennon emoticon: ((ºjº))