Thursday, March 5, 2009
I'm a Watch-wearer Now: Introduction
About a year ago, I began wearing a wristwatch daily, something I hadn't done for nearly a decade. I made doing so a conscious habit, and I quickly became captivated by the little accessory. The satisfaction that I now get from wearing a watch -in my case an inexpensive three handed analog model made of plastic and rubber- is manifold. There are practical, aesthetic, and notional aspects to watch-wearing. I originally wanted to write about this phenomenon in one article, but decided to split it into a couple when I realized that the approaches to the subject were sufficiently divergent in nature as to require their own respective pieces.
In short, articles about watch-wearing and wristwatches are coming. They will include my experience and advice relating to the topic, as well as my philosophical approach.
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I look forward to reading about your experience. But I wonder - if you value watch-wearing to such an extent as to write a series of articles on it, why do you choose to wear a simple, inexpensive watch rather than something fancier or more timeless (pun intended) that you could possibly pass down as a family heirloom? Or better yet, why not have a collection of watches to suit every occasion or mood?
Looking through CUNY Grad Center's newsletter, I see an article entitled "History as a Text to be Read: By approaching history with the skills of a literary scholar, Distinguished Professor David Reynolds brings President Andrew Jackson and his turbulent times to life."
I was reminded of the time when I suggested that your lack of interest in studying history in an academic setting might be the result of the literary approach to history in academia rather than a scientific approach. You surprised me by saying you think it is just the opposite, that academia pursues history too scientifically and not enough like a story.
I would be interested to hear you talk more about how the study and teaching of history should be approached. And don't just say that history should not be taught but rather people should study it because of their own curiosity. Would you consider writing about this for a future article?
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