Very brief comments on a very large idea
“Do not go gentle into that good night” – Dylan Thomas The following translated paragraph is drawn from “The Necessary Place of the Humanities in Modern Culture – … Read More
Gaiman’s Norse Mythology
I’ve read a few Norse tales, but most of my Asgard knowledge comes from Marvel movies and Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druid series of novels. Obviously, these are both pretty far … Read More
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In support of balanced education and citizenship: An article series. No. 2.
(Article No. 2) Remarks on the influence of materialism. by Edward Eggleston “No farmer is more slave to his plow, than a gentleman following the clock of … Read More
In support of balanced education and citizenship: An article series. No. 1.
(Series explanation. An educational model excessively governed by business, science, and technology subjects is inadequate and unbalanced, despite the gloss of “modern progress”. The reduction (or even elimination) of humanistic … Read More
The Bear & the Nightingale: A Fairy Tale for Winter Nights
Fairy tale retellings are a mixed bag. Traditional fairy tales are pretty sparse on details, plot twists are sudden and unexplained, and the entire story is usually very short. The … Read More
Nine Women, One Dress by Jane. L. Rosen
It’s all about the dress…
Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story by Rick Bragg
Jerry Lee Lewis’ story is filled with scandal, drug and alcohol abuse, and, above all, music. Even if you don’t like his music, you know who he is. Rick Bragg … Read More