For the past couple of years I have been laboring on a new book about the historical Battle of Brunanburh. I’m happy to report that the end is in sight. The project involves contributors from around the world, and over the past couple of days I have turned over to …
Aside from a few days off for family events, I’ve been pounding away on materials for the Battle of Brunanburh book I’ve been working on. It goes very well overall. The past few days have been admittedly frustrating, though, largely because I’ve been working on the so-called Annals of Clonmacnoise. …
You’re not surprised. After all, it’s that time of year again. As grades are turned in, your inbox fills with emails from just-found-religion repentant students. They loved the class, even though they didn’t pass. Honestly, it was their favorite one, and the fact that they slept through two or three …
I turned in grades today, completing the term. Thank goodness. Perhaps largely due to the new baby around the house, this has been the busiest semester I’ve had in years. Hardly seems like I’ve had a spare moment. But it’s over now. I’m not working on anything academic for at …
What a great holiday. My folks came in for the week, so if I’ve been quiet it’s been for good cause: watching them play with the grandkids. A great time was had by all, though Samwise was sad to see them go today. I’m still not sure he quite understands …