Rubble and Roseleaves, and Things of That Kind

"Rubble and Roseleaves, and Things of That Kind" by Frank Boreham is a book of thoughtful essays from the early 1900s. It looks closely at different ideas using personal stories and observations. Boreham often uses his own experiences as a church minister and thinker to discuss what it means to be human, focusing on our quirks and habits. He mixes humor with serious thinking as he examines human nature and the importance of the little things in our lives. At the start, Boreham uses forgotten envelopes in his trash can as a way to think about communication and connection, using them as a starting point to share stories about letters he's received and the strong emotions they carried, showing how even something as simple as an envelope can tell us a lot about the person who sent it. Boreham's writing is both funny and insightful, encouraging readers to see the value in their day-to-day lives and setting a reflective mood for the rest of the essays.