Mark Traphagen | February 24, 2009
From Moby Dick [in reference to the sperm whale's supposed lack of a voice]: “ Seldom have I known any profound being that had anything to say to this world, unless forced to stammer out something by way of getting a living. Oh! happy that the world is such an excellent listener!” What do you [...]
Mark Traphagen | February 22, 2009
Midwifery should be taught in the same course with fencing and boxing, riding and rowing. Herman Melville, Moby Dick As the veteran of two childbirth experiences (not giving birth, of course, but pretty up close and personal nonetheless), I can attest to the truth of Melville’s observation. Both our daughters were born at home, the [...]
Mark Traphagen (aka Foolish Sage) is a lover of dark beers and darker music, of things that are but are not as they seem, of contexts taken out of context to become new contexts, of stories that point to a bigger Story. Mark lives in Durham, NC, with his wife and pet Macbook Pro. He has two married daughters and six grandchildren, and works by day for Virante, an Internet Marketing firm.Proudly Powered by WordPress | Theme by The Cloisters | Entries RSS Comments RSS
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