The Great Tree
I looked up at the tree, so much bigger than me.Its branches spread wide,for all who would see. So big and so tall, higher than them all;strength fresh and still green;many felt its call. There…
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Nancy Drew: The Old Clock at Lilac Inn – Ch 12
On the way home, Hannah stopped at the post office as promised, and Nancy sent off the present to the Hardys along with a little note. For the rest of the ride home, Nancy was…
What Roles Did Women Play in Pagan Scandinavian Society?
Introduction Within this essay my aim is to address the complex and ever-changing roles of Viking women within Pagan Scandinavian society. To do this I will discuss the multiple roles that women played/fulfilled throughout the…
The Dynamic Power of Transcendent Communion in The Lord of the Rings
Tom Bombadil and Goldberry are an enigma, so much so that Peter Jackson left them out. So, who are they? Michael Organ has argued convincingly through his biographical analysis of Tolkien’s narrative structuring - and also evidence…
Nancy Drew: The Old Clock at Lilac Inn – Ch 11
The impostor took off running into the forest. Nancy was surprised, and didn’t follow immediately. The next moment, she was taking off after her adversary. But that moment’s hesitation was all the impostor needed and…
Nancy Drew: The Old Clock at Lilac Inn – Ch 9
After calming Hannah down, Nancy finally got the specifics. Hannah had been out visiting a few friends for lunch and getting groceries when the robbery happened. Togo was with her. She didn’t even notice anything…
In Heaven as It is on Earth: Thoughts on the World to Come
High on the southern slope of Oregon's Mt. Hood sits the historic Timberline Lodge, an architectural gem and magnet for many winter sports fans. The visitor enters a stone building that in many ways, feels like…
Nancy Drew: The Old Clock at Lilac Inn – Ch.8
Nancy quickly pulled Emily behind her while Helen began inching her way to the rear door as another middle-aged woman rushed out of the house. “Mary, don’t! I said they could come!” “But why would…
A Song of Redemption and Destruction: How the Writers Created and Ruined Jaime Lannister
I have a lot of thoughts about Game of Thrones. They're mostly good, most of them expanding long on the well-developed characters and plot-lines. It's a great show, deserving of the praise it has received.…
Nancy Drew: The Old Clock at Lilac Inn – Ch. 7
“What is it Nancy?” said Emily. “Hurry up and open it!” said Helen excitedly. “OK, OK, hold on, this is old and I don’t want to mess anything up,” said Nancy. Her heart was beating…