Monthly Archives: October 2016

“Capes and Classes Optional” Guest Blog by Adam Mattern (Signum Series)

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Brenton Dickieson

Adam Mattern works as a mild-mannered data analyst for a large networking company and is currently studying at Signum University for a M.A. in Language & Literature (concentration in Classical, Medieval & Renaissance Literature). He has love of pop geek-culture, … Continue reading →

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“Stranger Things” Live Video Chat with @BrentonDana & @TolkienProf

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Brenton Dickieson

Stranger Things is one of the hottest new series on Netflix this fall. My wife and I don’t always overlap in tastes, but this show drew us both in. We zoomed through the series in late night sittings, and I … Continue reading →

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The Milk Carton Kids Live: Great Music for English Majors (Friday Feature)

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Brenton Dickieson

If you don’t know, the Milk Carton Kids are an indie folk duo with Americana sensibilities. They’ve been on my playlist since I saw them on youtube on an NPR Tiny Desk concert. Kind of a Simon & Garfunkel for … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: “Trumpery”

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Brenton Dickieson

“I have sold all my Trumpery: not a counterfeit Stone, not a Ribbon, Glass, Pomander, Brouch  to keep my Pack from fasting,” Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale IV.4.598 I came across a new word the other day: trumpery. I knew it was … Continue reading →

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Announcement: “Getting Medieval With C.S. Lewis” A Theology on Tap with Chris Armstrong

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Brenton Dickieson

One of my favourite speaking events ever was my “Hobbit’s Theology” talk at a Theology on Tap last winter. This is a local tradition where professors and wordsmiths share their leading discoveries at a “Research on Tap,” or where they talk … Continue reading →

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