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C.S. Lewis

Book Reviews,

A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War

If somebody said, “I want to write a book that is so aligned with your interests you would have to read it,” they’d pretty much come up with this book. History, theology, sociology, and two of my all time favorite authors. What’s not to like? Joseph Loconte wrote A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship, and Heroism in the Cataclysm of 1914-1918 for me. I’m sure of it.

The First World War was a significant turning point in history. In a thousand years people will probably think it was more …

Random Thoughts,

So early 21st Century

So, I’m stepping into the blog world.  It feels odd in some way, as if the point of this technology is rapidly losing its validity, yet I’m just now getting involved.  I guess that’s a feeling that will become a regular part of my life now that I’m over 50.

I’m torn about how to utilize this blog.  Any suggestions?  I welcome that input.

One idea is to focus on stories.  I’m reminded of Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s comment, “Ideas come and go.  Stories stay.”

On the other hand, there is a great story about C.S. Lewis scolding J.R.R. Tolkien when …