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Welcome to a website. I like to write about whatever floats around inside in my head. I write to relieve it. For now, look about! Or don't. Your choice.

conceit [kənˈsit] n. something conceived in the mind; a notion, conception, idea, or thought. 2 a fancy article; a trinket, an ornament. 3 a fanciful or ingenious action or practice; an affectation of behavior or manner. Also: a trick.

A colorful geometric pop art portrait of William Shakespeare featuring vibrant mosaic shapes on a black background.A colorful geometric pop art portrait of William Shakespeare featuring vibrant mosaic shapes on a black background.

Why conceit?

A word not often heard yet it exudes an elegance, like a jazz riff: unexpected, layered, and worth listening to. Which brings me to my favorite 16th century improvisational jazz artist and his piece As You Like It (Act V, Scene II). Rosalind, disguised as a man, meets Orlando in the forest. Orlando, unaware he’s speaking to Rosalind, confesses his desire to marry Rosalind. She, playing along, calls him a "gentleman of good conceit" before prompting his vows. The humor, the wordplay, and the clever compliment hidden in plain sight. What notions we possess!

Throughout 2027, I'll be reading all of Shakespeare's 38* plays, in a somewhat defined order. I'll also write about what I read throughout the year. And lastly, I'll aim to share recipes and wine worth noting.

ENJOY!

*Folger Library

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Antipasto platter with prosciutto, salami, hard cheese, and honey served on a wooden board with red wine.Antipasto platter with prosciutto, salami, hard cheese, and honey served on a wooden board with red wine.
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