Metaphors for Our Times. #10

“What’s the good of Mercator’s North Poles and Equators,   Tropics, Zones, and Meridian Lines?” So the Bellman would cry: and the crew would reply   “They are merely conventional signs!   “Other maps are such shapes, with their islands … Continue reading

Metaphors for Our Times. #8

“Just the place for a Snark!” the Bellman cried, As he landed his crew with care; Supporting each man on the top of the tide By a finger entwined in his hair. “Just the place for a Snark! I have … Continue reading