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

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Snowstorm 01/26/11 -- Backyard From Upstairs












One of the small trees in the back came down, as did some the oldest branches from the giant sycamore.  There was thunder and lightning.  Over  350,000 have lost power in the region.  Though we had a few moments -- computer was already shut down and disconnected, thank goodness -- we are not among them.  The street in front of the house looks like a small stream or creek, so much water came with this storm in the form of sleet and rain, as well as the huge, wet flakes.  Thus the downed trees and branches, then the power outages, doubtless.  That stuff weighs a ton, and some places got 15 inches.  It looks as though we received in C'town a measly 4 - 5 inches.

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