I’ve been sharing a chronological list of the movies of my life. Not a list of the best films of all time or anything like that, but just a list of films that somehow made the memories that make my life. This edition covers the years 1980 to 1981: a …
I’m pleased to report that I’ve survived another solar lap. I thought about posting a birthday wishlist, but there honestly aren’t many things I’m lacking in my life. I guess I’d like to have a bestselling novel, but the fact that I don’t is entirely my own fault: I simply …
One of my long-term projects around here has been a “casebook” about the Battle of Brunanburh, which is bringing together scholars from around the globe. It’s in a somewhat advanced state at this point, and I’ve been working on my introductory chapter for the book as a result. I’ve written …
Now that the Halloween sugar-rush is starting to wear off, a picture of Young Master in pagan holiday regalia:
This is shaping up to be a busy weekend. I’ve got two stacks of grading to push through, but I also have a wee lad to take to a couple of Halloween festivities. This is the first year he’s been roughly aware of the holiday, and it’s been interesting seeing …