It has become a tradition here on the Margins that I share the historical topics that I expect to read/write/think about over the coming year in my first blog post of the year. It’s a useful habit as far as I’m concerned; you can think of it as the coming attractions before the year’s feature…

I’ve always loved the song “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” but this year it takes on a bittersweet twist. Like most people, I am staying home rather than going home. Even though My Own True Love and I are not heading out on a holiday adventure this year, I plan to give myself a brief…