a great book review

In Stacey D'Erasmo's review of Linda Grant's new book, We Had It So Good, Stephen, a main character, said, "'How can I be 50, he reflects . . . 'when I only just began?'"
My situation at 65.
And then she "offers the melancholy pleasure of tolling the bells for a generation that is gradually fading away.  Their bright colors, however fleeting or illusory, will be missed."
Did anyone else dress up and go to Bethesda Fountain on a Sunday afternoon in 1968?

while preparing for this seder

While Passover reminds us to remember our history and to dream of the future (to look around), it is always good and crucial to see what is right before your nose.