February 2018 - Andrew Blackman

Celebrating airbrushed versions of the heroes of the past is easy. A more urgent task is to identify and support the heroes of tomorrow.

Stefanie on The Immortal: Borges Marathon, Part 27: “I suspect the billionaires would fail to see the moral of Borges’ story and think that they are so exceptional…” Feb 23, 21:33
David Turner on Vigil by George Saunders: “I have greatly enjoyed most of Saunders’ stories, and Vigil is beautifully written. I was, however, a bit non-plussed by…” Feb 23, 18:32
Ashen on The Immortal: Borges Marathon, Part 27: “Yes, I always appreciate you post on Borges. And as to immortality … 🙂 https://courseofmirrors.com/2026/02/08/thoughts-on-the-one-being/” Feb 22, 20:28
Silvia Cachia on The Immortal: Borges Marathon, Part 27: “Thanks for another entry from Borges. I am always chanting the same, but by Jove this year has to see…” Feb 22, 19:46
Bellezza on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “Yes. So often I have been too scornful of those who make poor choices. “Don’t they know any better?” I…” Feb 21, 02:38

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