A dollhouse believed to have been decorated by Charlotte Bronte while she worked as a governess to the Sidgwick children of Yorkshire is up for sale. Expect to spend between £5,000 and £8,000 for the house--if you can get a mortgage.Details are here.--David E

Today was poetry's big day. More people probably heard Elizabeth Alexander's inaugural poem than have heard any recent piece of verse. The LA Times is first out of the gate with a transcription. Read it here.St Paul's Graywolf Press will publish the poem in a chapbook next month.The Utne Reader's "Great Writing" blog has a … Continue reading Praise Song for a Chilly Day

This photo was taken at the January 7 opening of the new library--yes, a library--in the Lehen neighborhood of Salzburg, Austria. The building is built in a former football (read, soccer) stadium. You can see the architects' presentation here. Click "Bilder" to see the pictures.And that's not the half of it. Check out this video … Continue reading Man, They Love Their Library!