Dear PoMoCon readers,
following a habit of six years now, I’m again touring America this year. I’ve already done a shorter, one-month tour earlier in the spring; I’m touring again, May-June. These travels are a mix of work, or something like it—various institutions, colleges, think tanks, &c. invite me to lectures, conferences, &c. —going to cities & states to learn about them—about two dozen states by now—& visiting friends, about whom I can say they’re sainted enough to invite me to visit again! I may write down some thoughts on the events & conversations—I’ve visited Dallas, for example, for the first time earlier this year: I’ve seen & heard some things that stuck with me. In fact, here’s a picture of a favorite painting from the Dallas Museum of Arts, Garofalo’s Virgin & Christ child with St. Jerome thought to be from the 1530s:
So, if we’re friends or you’re part of an institution that would like to invite me to lecture or your generosity & patriotism would lead you to show me a place you love this May or June—let me know as quickly as the joy of surprise will allow you to write me an email! As far as my limits will allow, I’ll answer enthusiastically; if necessity prevents my making it to your part of America, you’ll receive my thanks & an apology—it’s at least possible I could see you next year…
I’m making a list of the places & people I will visit this week, cheered to know that I am dear to people, & welcome among them, despite—or perhaps occasionally even because of—my unusual observations & unusual cast of mind. I’ve been invited to see a few places I’ve never seen, including some of historical fame, & I’m anxious to see what of the older America endures. I owe much of my judgment on American things to these visits & I hope I can thank everyone who has helped me during my travels.
Your intrepid roving correspondent,
Titus