Monthly Archives: February 2014

“I’m a Sad Ass at the Moment” Words with Sr. Penelope

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

Anyone who experiences the ebb and flow of spirit, the up and down of the mental life, will be sensitive to that vibration in the lives of others. Setting aside for a moment the oft-misunderstood realities of mental illness, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Balaam's Ass, C.S. Lewis, Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, depression, letters, literature, spiritual dryness, Sr. Penelope, The Screwtape Letters | 8 Comments

J.R.R. Tolkien Tells Off the Nazis

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

Love this post from the Bully Pulpit!

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Avoiding The Road

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

For seven years I have avoided The Road. Perhaps longer. I did not need the book description to know that I would avoid reading it. I picked it up, held it in my hand, and I knew. There was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Reviews | Tagged Blood Diamonds, books, Cormac McCarthy, Death, father, fire, post-apocalyptic, son, The Kite Runner, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Road, Walking Dead | 21 Comments

Drawing the Hobbit (Update)

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

The purists among my colleagues, blogmates, and digital friends are horrified at Jackson’s adaptation, for the most part. Many of them are still angry about The Lord of the Rings, which they felt betrayed Tolkien’s artistry, majesty, and, ultimately, his … Continue reading →