The Painter in his Studio, by Adriaen van Ostade, 1663 Dear friends and fellow travellers, Another autumn is upon us. Here in Toronto the trees are just beginning to blush crimson and yellow. The ravine paths are scattered with a thin layer of leaves and a faint smell of leafmeal is in the air. It … Continue reading Of Leaves…And Niggle
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Thor is Taking a Nap
Despite my best efforts, the final post in the four-part "Lady of Shalott" series is not written yet. It shall be published in September. Wordstapas is on Hiatus Wordstapas will not be running during 2024-2025 Don’t despair—this is a hiatus, not a termination. After running strong for three years straight, Wordstapas is taking a break. … Continue reading Thor is Taking a Nap
Wordstapas Winter Registration is OPEN
We are reading... Sir Gawain & the Green KnightPearlSir Orfeo Christmas Day brings the mysterious and terrifying Green Knight to King Arthur’s court at Camelot. His challenge is shocking: one of Arthur’s knights may cut off his head, but must be willing to have his own cut off a year later. Only young Sir Gawain … Continue reading Wordstapas Winter Registration is OPEN
Beauty for Truth’s Sake, by Stratford Caldecott
Beauty for Truth’s Sake: On the Re-enchantment of Education, by Stratford Caldecott is a little gem of a book. It is a mere two hundred pages and introduces the reader to the cosmic worldview of the liberal arts, as understood by Pythagoras in Ancient Greece and the theologians of the medieval era. He maintains that … Continue reading Beauty for Truth’s Sake, by Stratford Caldecott
Hello!
Dear readers, I am back! As I write, the gloaming is creeping through the window and an autumn chill is with it. I feel a cup of cinnamon tea coming on. As I announced in May, I am now pursing a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Tyndale University in Toronto, Canada. Going from … Continue reading Hello!
Wordstapas Fall 2023 Registration is Open
I break my silence here to announce that registration for The Wordstapas is now open for the Fall 2023 term. You can register by clicking here. What we are reading What are fairy-stories? What is their origin? What is the use of them? J.R.R. Tolkien wrestles with these questions in his essay "On Fairy Stories." … Continue reading Wordstapas Fall 2023 Registration is Open
“I feel I need a holiday, a very long holiday”
Dear readers, The tides of my life are taking new and exciting turns. Friends, I have made the decision to attend university this Fall 2023. I will be studying at Tyndale University and pursuing a Bachelor of Arts. My scholar’s heart is rejoicing. During my studies, I intend to continue this journey through Story on … Continue reading “I feel I need a holiday, a very long holiday”
“Not yet weary are my feet”
Upon the hearth the fire is red,Beneath the roof there is a bed;But not yet weary are our feet,Still round the corner we may meetA sudden tree or standing stoneThat none have seen but we alone.The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien Good people, I am happy to announce that I am taking to … Continue reading “Not yet weary are my feet”
Why I Will Not Be Writing About “The Rings of Power”
Amazon has now fully released the first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This is the first cinematic portrayal of J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythology since the release of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies in 2014. The series has unleashed a torment of reviews, both fiercely positive and … Continue reading Why I Will Not Be Writing About “The Rings of Power”
“Are you going my way, Starbrow?”
Are you going my way, Starbrow?Smith of Wootton Major, by J.R.R. Tolkien September 24th marked the second anniversary of Remembered Lore. I celebrated quietly, with a cup of tea and a silent toast. It is an honour to be writing here. You may have noticed the subtle shift in content from literature in general to … Continue reading “Are you going my way, Starbrow?”
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