Poetry Salute to Port Salut
“Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.” So Chesterton once lamented. Perhaps many of the poets have … Continue reading Poetry Salute to Port Salut
Missing Misty
It has now been a year since Misty died. I’m still without a dog, and a little disturbed by how … Continue reading Missing Misty
Piddling Prompts
These home-made writing prompts are on the old side—perhaps from 2015-2017—and it has reached the point where I doubt I … Continue reading Piddling Prompts
Institutes of the Christian Religion
While he was still in University, John Calvin’s early pro-protestant writings were discovered… and promptly burned. Sensing that he would … Continue reading Institutes of the Christian Religion
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée
I used to love July 1st, Canada Day. Currently, I hardly have the heart to celebrate, since there doesn’t seem … Continue reading Et ta valeur, de foi trempée
Battles, Botany, and no small amount of Balderdash
Anne Shirley would have called her ‘the Snow Queen’. She stands tall and regal, cascading white flowers dripping from her … Continue reading Battles, Botany, and no small amount of Balderdash
List of Shame: Chapter 2
Earlier this spring I put up a list of shame, naming the books sitting unread on my shelf. No, I … Continue reading List of Shame: Chapter 2
Rebellious Resources (For the Family)
Fifty-two years ago, on May 14th, the Canadian Parliament passed a bill that would open abortion on demand. I find … Continue reading Rebellious Resources (For the Family)
The Narnia Tag
Fanatic Rating Nostalgic Fanatic: You read the book and/or watched the movies as a child and the word Narnia gives … Continue reading The Narnia Tag
“Hier steh’ Ich. Ich kann nicht anders. Gott helfe mir. Amen”
Today marks the 500th anniversary of the Diet of Worms. In 1521, Luther made his famous proclamation: “I am conquered … Continue reading “Hier steh’ Ich. Ich kann nicht anders. Gott helfe mir. Amen”
