LINES OF THE DAY

". . . But the past does not exist independently from the present. Indeed, the past is only past because there is a present, just as I can point to something over there only because I am here. But nothing is inherently over there or here. In that sense, the past has no content. The past -- or more accurately, pastness -- is a position. Thus, in no way can we identify the past as past." p. 15

". . . But we may want to keep in mind that deeds and words are not as distinguishable as often we presume. History does not belong only to its narrators, professional or amateur. While some of us debate what history is or was, others take it into their own hands." p. 153

Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History (1995) by Michel-Rolph Trouillot

Sunday, September 12, 2010

The Sultana

Hopefully we can squeeze in one of the last sails she makes before closing down for the winter.

This is our backyard, so to speak.  There are always ducks, and almost always geese, and somebody fishing for catfish.


Looking toward the Fish Whistle, which serves excellent food and drink, and where many a craft is anchored.


A 17th C estate across the Chester from the dock.


The Customs House, our office base, from our corner.  Below is the dock and the river.


The wrong side of the town's tracks.



6 comments:

T. said...

Dorothy, I think you're not in Manhatten any more!

Foxessa said...

Yeah.

Which can leave me kind of depressed sometimes.

Have been meeting locals via da List. They confirm in ALL CAPS a lot of the impressions I've formed about the place.

Love, C.

K. said...

Take it for what it is, I guess. Looks awfully pretty.

I just spent the evening in Geraghty's pub singing along with Pat, Mick, Tom, and unidentified female who sat in. The craic was mighty, especially when fueled by two pints of Guinness and a Jameson and water.

Foxessa said...

Grand, you two! You enjoy your annual stay so much, and that allows we readers to enjoy it with you.

Love, C

K. said...

We had a great time today backroading in North Mayo. And the stars...

We went to session tonight. It was all trad, except that the they broke into two Hank Wms songs!

Foxessa said...

We have visible stars here too, on the Chester River, she whines, plaintively. :)

Love, C.