Academia as Lifestyle
For a select few of us, academia or scholarship, is not a costume but a way of life, a kind of theme for moving…
B-Roll Moment – My Books as Backdrop on KWQC News
Sometimes life surprises you in the sweetest, most unexpected ways. Recently, a local news piece by KWQC TV6 News covered a wonderful author event…
Discover the Sacred Art of Byzantine Iconography in Rock Island
In July 2026, artists, seekers, and lovers of sacred tradition will have a rare opportunity to step into the ancient world of Byzantine iconography…
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Autumn and Lore
Autumn, with its crackling leaves and amber-tinged hush, is more than a season, it is a storyteller. As the wheel of the year tilts…
Developing Details for Quadrant City Noir
Most people expect to be admired a few times in their lives, by a lover, a friend, a teacher, or even a stranger. A…
Writing with Value
In a world saturated with noise, clarity is a rebellion. For the writer, the act of storytelling is sacred, but all too often, the…
On Rails and Reverie
There is something ancient and noble about the sound of a train. A low hum. A rhythmic pulse. A song of departure. To travel…
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How to Observe Lent
When we speak of Lent we speak in the terms of “the desert,” we are recalling a real and decisive moment in the life…
Iron and breath.
“What about the Big Boy Victory locomotive?” Steam locomotives are fundamentally honest machines. You see the rods move, you see the forces of power…