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Now to Begin Vacation

I finished my most pressing academic projects. My fourth academic article in as many weeks hit the post office Friday. Plus, I finished the edits on my edition of The Middle English Metrical Paraphrase of the Old Testament (this meant writing a number of notes on the poet’s fascinating version …

Hobbit Birthday

I still can’t quite believe it, but the Hobbit turned two today. He celebrated with a trip to “Gymboree,” a brief nap, a grilled cheese at Chili’s, and a viewing of Cars. This weekend he gets a more formal party, which will no doubt be long-expected once arrived.

Closer to Completion

I’ve remained quite busy of late, but I can at least say that I’m accomplishing something. Over the past two weeks I have brought three articles to the completion and submission stage: 1. Aphra Behn’s “The Disappointment” as Ring Composition. (Submitted to Notes and Queries.) 2. The Tripods of Vulcan …

Dragon Haiku

James Maxey, a talented young writer, is asking for dragon poetry on his website, in honor of the forthcoming release of his book Dragonforge (which is sure to be good). Aside from the potential glories of having their wordsmithing exposed on his website, those who submit are entered into a …

Wells and Huxley

I’ve spent much of the evening trying to finish up my brief essay on the tripods in H. G. Wells’ War of the Worlds (I locked my keys in my office yesterday, so I couldn’t work on Paraphrase), and it’s actually been rather educational. Did you know that an eighteen-year-old …

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Author | Conflict Analyst | Presenter | Professor

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