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SAFE SPACES

I was first introduced to the concept of Safe Spaces a decade ago in academia. I had already announced my retirement and was within ninety days of the effective date. I must have missed a memo or something because after returning to campus following a few days of absence, I noticed several office doors in my hallway had a device or discreet emblem or token designating the office as a “Safe Space.” Mine did not. To paraphrase the Bard, the...

Doorway to other worlds

TENNYSON ON RESTLESS HEARTS AND NEW BEGINNINGS

“The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs: the deep  Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends, ​ ‘T is not too late to seek a newer world. ​ Push off, and sitting well in order smite  The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths ​ Of all the western stars, until I die. ​ It may be that the gulfs will wash us down:  It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, And see the great...

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