A Sense of Wonder: More moments from an ordinary life

Reading the essays of Craig Nagel is like enjoying a good, unhurried visit with a good friend, one who is thoughtful, insightful and articulate—the welcome companion who’s good to have around and to be around. He’s fun. Nagel simply exudes charm and common sense—and he writes so well. (He’s a gentle philosopher of the commonplace.) He’s also organized. His brief sketches flow so nicely together. Just perusing his preface—well, there’s none like it!—will convince all thinking readers they’re...