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Barclay Simpson #1: A Study in Strong-Ties and Strong Ties
To understand Barclay (Barc) Simpson—founder and prime mover of the Simpson Manufacturing Company-- one must first...
Italy #2: A Many Splendored Thing (1986-87)
The complexities of language were from the beginning integral to my connection to Italy. Initially, the consolations...
Italy #1: Escape to Rome (1986)
Several years ago I went to Italy to get away from a bad love affair. How bad could a year in Rome be? I...