Julian O. LongShine, Perishing RepublicRecently it was announced by Saint Louis Cardinals’ president John Mozeliak that Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt will be among those…Jul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022
Julian O. LongOut, Vile Jelly!Of the many disturbing experiences I’ve endured in the past few weeks, perhaps none was more acute than my revulsion last evening at a…Jul 4, 2022Jul 4, 2022
Julian O. LongCoyote SicknessOh boys, take me back, I want to ride in Geronimo’s Cadillac!Feb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022
Julian O. LongWe’ve had no snow this year in Saint Louis, and none is forecast in the near future, but I’m happy…Thinking about snow reminded me of an essay I wrote in May, 2020, wishing I had thought of it back when cherry trees were blooming. I’m…Dec 27, 2021Dec 27, 2021
Julian O. LongStill Sits the SchoolhouseWhen I was obliged to memorize Whittier’s “In School-days” in 1948, I was in the fourth grade. I don’t recall wondering what the speaker…Nov 11, 20211Nov 11, 20211
Julian O. LongEin Tag im Jahr . . . Taking Stock Eight Years onIt’s All Saints’ Day. On this day two years ago I reflected that I was sprung from four weeks of outpatient rehab, with a new lease on…Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
Julian O. Longannus mirabilisI began a memoir in June, 2020. Around me the COVID-19 pandemic was raging unchecked even though our Republican governor had declared…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
Julian O. LongColumbus Day reduxOn Tuesday, June 16, 2020, a bronze statue of Christopher columbus was removed from its pedestal in Tower Grove Park at the behest of the…Oct 18, 20211Oct 18, 20211
Julian O. LongPath of pathlessness . . .Do I at least know my own story? — Robert Penn WarrenOct 11, 2021Oct 11, 2021
