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Monthly Archives: March 2023
10 Things You Might Not Know About Tolkien
By Shan Williams January 3, 2016 We all know about J.R.R Tolkien the author of the ultimate guide to walking and what to do with a ring that isn’t yours but what was he really like? Here are 10 fascinating factoids that may surprise … Continue reading
Lyman Beecher’s Prodigal Son: The Story of a Runaway Who Came Home
MARCH 20, 2023 | OBBIE TYLER TODD In a family of pastors, Charles Beecher (1815–1900) was the black sheep. Stubborn and quick-witted, he was remarkably like his father, Lyman Beecher, one of the most famous preachers of the Second Great Awakening. However, much … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional
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In a personal letter, J. R. R. Tolkien vetoed future dealings with Disney, for whom “I have a heartfelt loathing”
Feb 13, 2018 Martin Chalakoski No one wants a good story to end, and why should we? A story can offer insight, joy, and solace, among many, many other things. It is, as the Nigerian poet and novelist Ben Okri once … Continue reading
Posted in History, My Book Shelf, reading
Tagged Authors, Disney, J.R.R. Tolkien., Lord of the Rings, rival, Walt Disney
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Some Writing Humor….
Posted in Writing
Tagged Cartoon, Edgar Allan Poe, Gary Larson, The Far Side, Writer's Block, Writing Humor
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Review of River of the Gods
In her book, River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile, Candice Millard recounts the story of two men and their quest to find the longest river in the world. Richard Burton and … Continue reading
Posted in Book review
Tagged Book review, Candace Millard’, history, Nile River, Non Fiction, reading, Review of River of the Gods
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Review of At Home in Persimmon Hollow
In Gerri Bauer’s, At Home in Persimmon Hollow, Agnes Foster leaves the familiar environment of an orphanage in New York to pursue a teaching position in the rustic surroundings of Florida. After she arrives, Agnes meets Seth Taylor, who is dealing … Continue reading
Review of The Nazi Conspiracy
In their book, The Nazi Conspiracy; The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill, Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch recall the pivotal moments that led to the three major Allies meeting for the Tehran Conference in 1943. These leaders must … Continue reading
Posted in Book review, My Book Shelf, reading, Writing
Tagged Allies, Brad Meltzer, Hitler, Josh Mensch, reading, Review of The Nazi Conspiracy, Tehran Conference, World War II
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Concise and Clear Commentary on The Prosecution of President Donald Trump