Biden called for truth telling in a recent speech, reminding me of Cowper’s “The Task.”
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Truth in ’24, a Pearl of Great Price
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Trump, “Vermin” and Terry Pratchett
In “Snuff” one of Terry Pratchett’s angriest book, the author takes on racism, ethnocentrism, and intolerance.
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Pratchett’s Response to Intolerance
Pratchett’s Tiffany Aching novel “I Shall Wear Midnight” is a good counter to Christofascism.
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Lit Heals By Keeping Us Off Balance
Different literary techniques have been used over the centuries to keep us on our toes.
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Epiphany: Seeking Our Heart’s Desire
In “Epiphany,” poet Dudley Delffs sees the star as our heart’s desire.
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Gilead Is Becoming a Reality
Atwood’s Gilead is coming to pass as red states ramp up abortion restrictions, leading to horror stories.
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Tales of Wood Splitting
In which I reflect on gathering and chopping wood.
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Nikki Haley, a Minor Character in 1984
Nikki Haley reminds one of Tom Parsons in “1984.” Also of one of T.S. Eliot’s hollow men.
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