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Monthly Archives: November 2013
What Did C.S. Lewis do on his Birthdays? An Eleventy-Fifth Birthday Inquiry that Failed
On the occasion of his eleventy-fifth birthday, I thought I would ask how intrepid author and academic C.S. Lewis spent his birthdays? It is great question. It was my goal to sit down and share some of the things that … Continue reading
A Quick Detour: On Choosing University Readings
I am at that time of year when I am finalizing readings for an upcoming course. I’m thrilled to be offering a new course at Maritime Christian College called, “From Middle Earth to the Garden of Eden: Thoughts on Faith … Continue reading
Posted in News & Links, Reflections
Tagged books, C.S. Lewis, fantasy, imagination, J.R.R. Tolkien, literature, Madeleine L'Engle, Teaching, The Hobbit, The Screwtape Letters, theology
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The Unpayable Debt of Writing Friends
I have just read The Hobbit again and am about to finish The Fellowship of the Ring, reading aloud to my son. Again and again I am struck by how very good these books are. Not only are they wonderful … Continue reading
11/22/63
Canadians just aren’t as good as Americans when it comes to iconic days. Let’s be honest: Canada Day isn’t nearly as interesting as Independence Day. From the landing of the Mayflower to 9/11, America sets its days in the hewn … Continue reading
Posted in Lewis Biography, Reflections
Tagged 11/22/63, 9/11, Brave New World, C.S. Lewis, Canada, Death, Independence Day, John F. Kennedy, John Lennon, jubilee, Lady Diana, Mother Teresa, Narnia, The Beatles, Tiananmen Square
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The Heart of C.S. Lewis’ Spiritual Legacy
There is no doubt that C.S. Lewis has left a profound legacy for us, which I will talk about a bit on Friday, the 50th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death. What we know most is what he wrote down. He … Continue reading
Nearly Despairing with Stephen King, or The First Part Hope
One of my yearly rituals is reading Stephen King’s On Writing. I am sure I am not alone when I say that it is this overly-autobiographical, ill-organized, life-interrupted writing narrative that absolutely transformed my approach to writing. No, more than … Continue reading
Posted in Memorable Quotes, Reflections
Tagged books, Carrie, Chloe Moretz, john grisham, Julianne Moore, literature, On Writing, publishing, publishing dreams, Stephen King, writing
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Marching as to War: C.S. Lewis on His Way to the Front Line
It is Remembrance Day here in Canada, Armistice Day in other parts of the Commonwealth. This is a re-post of something I wrote for last year. My mind still reals when I imagine how many great inventors, writers, scholars, healers, … Continue reading
