Claire Corkins
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Ways of Seeing: Considering the creemee
“A creemee evokes the whole experience, the sweltering summer weather, the cute stand, and an extra creamy treat with which simple soft serve could never compete.”
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Ways of Seeing: No phone
Several times over the past couple of weeks I have been called a luddite — affectionately, I hope. I can’t deny it; I’m not a big fan of…
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Ways of Seeing: Politicians use words as weapons
“When I travel abroad, even just up to Canada, I’m embarrassed to tell people I’m American.”
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Ways of Seeing: History has its eyes on you
“We aren’t rebelling against a ruling colonizer, as Hamilton and his compatriots were, but it does feel that we are once again fighting; trying to figure out who…
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Ways of Seeing: No time for boredom anymore
I’m bored. This constant refrain during the long unstructured summer vacations of my youth has somehow turned into a phrase people will do anything to avoid.
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Ways of Seeing: ‘Active procrastination’ is good
While I was not writing this article that is due imminently, I carried out some research on procrastination to delay actually writing it. Turns out people have studied…
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Ways of Seeing: We tolerate what others wouldn’t
In December my family took a trip to South Korea. I wanted to write about the amazing food, fantastic free museums, historic palaces and old neighborhoods, and the…
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Ways of Seeing: Tiger in Bristol carved a niche
I’ve known about the Exxon Tiger for most of my life. It is a small piece of Bristol’s history tied to my family. For long-time Bristol residents it…
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Ways of Seeing: Enjoying small-world connections
It’s such a strange experience to be far from home or traveling in an unfamiliar place, and suddenly come across someone familiar. Or to meet someone, start talking,…
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Ways of Seeing: An embarrassment of fruit riches
This is the time of year when I struggle with the sheer amount of fruit I want to pick and consume. Why is there so much ripeness at…