A Bliss of Another Kind

Last month's delights, July 2023 edition

Last Time: Best Books of the Year (So Far)

Fresh star fruit at Fruitscapes in Bokeelia, Florida

“The air between us is not empty space.”—Ann Napolitano, Dear Edward

Yes, I borrowed this title from a Tori Amos song (“Bliss,” from the 1999 album, To Venus and Back). No, it isn’t the first time I’ve referenced Tori. I’ll likely do it again.

You know that exper…