Monday, August 28, 2023

The Celtic Redemption


 Since my angry run-in with The Great Courses this afternoon, pleased to report that thanks to Jennifer Paxton's The Celtic World they've been redeemed. There are twenty-four episodes, and I'm looking forward to every one of them. I'm up to episode three concerning Celtic art. Dr. Paxton has that certain sense of wonder I find so lacking these days. She's informative, sticks to the evidence, while questioning it all the time, and doesn't seem to have a hidden agenda. Really excited about the Druidic episode on religion, Can't wait. 

The Mutter Museum

   After thirty years, we've finally made it to The Mutter Museum. It is far better than I expected. Due to over stimulation, (at least)...