Andrew Shields

On reading — or not reading — Thomas Hardy’s “Collected Poems"

Poems and songs that refer to The Grateful Dead or their songs

Christoph Grab and The Shape & Form Ensemble at the Bird’s Eye in Basel, 17 February 2026

“Calvinball” in politics—and playing Calvinball with my son many years ago

Fowler’s “that/which” distinction and the establishment of a linguistic rule

Koh the Face Stealer in “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “Steal your face right off your head” in “He’s Gone”, by The Grateful Dead