© 2020, Michael William Clark. All rights reserved. Did you miss part of the story? Find it here! In his own way, Louis had been trying to counter interplanetary corruption but it was a hopeless battle. Almost everyone of social standing had learned how to lie, cheat, and betray. Democratic government had become a facade. Dark… Read More The Chronicles of Louis Brandon, Time Traveler – Chapter 5 – Part 1
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John Dee painting originally had circle of human skulls, x-ray imaging reveals – Enigmatic Tudor polymath known in his day as ‘the Queen’s conjuror’ is subject of exhibition at Royal College of Physicians – The Guardian Goofing around with my old computers I came across a sci-fi/fantasy novel I…
Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was an influential ‘alternative’ Bohemian novelist born of German-speaking Jewish parents in Prague. Kafka pursued an education in law and took a position in an insurance firm (1907-23) before moving to Berlin. He published short stories and critical essays. His best-known work, Die Verwandlung (Metamorphosis, 1916), is about a man who awakes… Read More Franz Kafka – Dark dreams with a piercing intellect
For those not entirely familiar with David Bowie’s oeuvre, The Buddha of Suburbia is a sort of sleeper album… a soundtrack with some nice vocal moments. While participating some years a… Source: David Bowie meets Hank Williams – The Buddha of Suburbia – Everything’s Okay – Just My Stuff
The student of Greek mythology is often struck by the fact that some gods and goddesses have extensive roles in the mythical narratives, and others have very limited parts to play. Source: Explainer: The Story of Demeter and Persephone | Ancient Origins Opinion: Americans tend to study Greek myth more than Canadians. I’m not sure… Read More Explainer: The Story of Demeter and Persephone | Ancient Origins | + Opinion
Leonard Cohen’s unfinished final album – completed after his death by his son – finds the singer in love with life Source: Leonard Cohen: Thanks for the Dance, review – the life-enhancing final thoughts of a lyrical master Opinion: I just wrote about Leonard Cohen the other day in Earthpages Book of Remembrance. He’s one… Read More Leonard Cohen: Thanks for the Dance, review – the life-enhancing final thoughts of a lyrical master | + Opinion
C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) was a British writer and Cambridge professor of medieval studies who underwent a profound conversion to Christianity. His popular books include The Screwtape Letters (1942, where a senior and junior devil correspond on the topic of how to destroy souls), The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950, which has become… Read More C. S. Lewis – Christian writer who foresaw the rise of scientism
One person’s look at the inherent conflict between individual freedom vs. freedom to not be harmed by another. These days, I sometimes question the value of the First Amendment: freedom of speech. When I watch movies on Netflix and every other word is profanity, for instance. Or when the president tells four dynamic recently elected… Read More Why oppose banning books and free speech?
My eyes are hurting again. I’ve been testing out some new e-readers and staring at my tablet — not just reading but fiddling with all the settings and customizations. After a few days of getting into e-reading, I began to want a reader where I could insert my own background image behind the text. FB… Read More Trying out FBReader (Android app at Google Play) – And a few more notes on The Count of Monte Cristo
Over the long weekend, I’ve become reacquainted with the art of reading classic adventure tales. I enjoy historical TV series but some productions rewrite history just a bit too much for my liking. I’m not talking about plot embellishments but rather blatant socio-historical fabrications inserted in the hope of creating a progressive, feelgood story. Just… Read More Political in/correctness in Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo (1844)
