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Dead Beat’s Breakdown (Part 1)
Jim Butcher is at it again. Throughout “The Dresden Files” series, we’ve seen monsters, vampires, demons, dastardly villains, and impossible escapes. We’ve felt joy, fear, heartbreak, and anger right along with our favorite wizard. And we’re about to jump on … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Dead Beat, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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A Year Without Leonard, a Lifetime with Spock
A year ago today, one of the most iconic actors in science fiction died. It’s a strange thing to look back on. On the one hand, I’m stunned to think it’s only been a year; on the other, I feel … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Science Fiction
Tagged Leonard Nimoy, Spock, Star Trek
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Must the State Promote Virtue?
As I have mentioned, I help teach students at Christendom about creative writing. In the course of a conversation in the last week, I found out that some of those students, who enjoy attending the college’s Chester-Belloc Debate Society, will … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Doctrine, The Church, Tradition
Tagged Contracts, Freedom, Government, Liberty, Marriage, Philosophy, Politics, Virtue
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 8)
Well, what do you know. We’ve come to the end of the line. I know, it’s been fun. I can’t believe how fast the time has gone. But all good things must come to an end. Let’s dive in, shall we? … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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The Difference Between Sex and Porn
There’s something I frequently touch on when talking to students at Christendom College. I go there to lecture on creative writing, and my intent is not just to help them create great fiction but also to understand it — both … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Sacraments, The Church
Tagged Marriage, Nudity, Pornography, Sexuality, Sin
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 7)
Happy Hump-Day everyone! So we’re back in the saddle. Harry and his crew are ready to hunt some terrible beasties and taking us along for the ride. Will this plan go well, or will it all fall to pieces? Will … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 5)
My goodness, I can’t believe we’re already halfway through the book. Time flies when you’re having fun. We’ve seen a lot of crazy things already. From near death experiences to family squabbles, there has been no end to the excitement. … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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Did Romeo Love Juliet?
It seems a silly question. The Shakespeare play Romeo & Juliet is third only to Hamlet and Macbeth in fame, and widely considered the most famous romance in the English language (though I would argue Pride and Prejudice to be more influential on literature). Yet … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fiction, Romance
Tagged Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare, Tragedy
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 4)
Thankfully there were no monsters that needed squishing last night, and I’m all recovered from the vampire hunt. Finally, we can get back on schedule!
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 3)
Sorry I was a day late on getting you the next five chapters. I didn’t want you to go too long without continuing on from last time, but things come up. As it turns out, I had to hunt vampires all … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews
Tagged Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 2)
*queue gameshow fanfare* Welcome back to another Read-Along with the new kid! I’m your host, Aislinn Gibson. Last time we met, we were talking about the first 5 chapters of Jim Butcher’s amazing book Blood Rites, book 6 of “The Dresden … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews, Writing
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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The New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (Chapter 1-5)
Blessed Ash Wednesday, everyone! My name is Aislinn Gibson, but you can call me Ashe. As Matthew mentioned, I’m the new kid on the block. I’m so happy to be a part of this crazy family and to share amazing … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Reviews, Writing
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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The Immorality of Football
I make no secret of the fact that I have no love for football, or any organized sport. I can’t get into them. Friends have tried. Girlfriends have tried; so for the guys out there, you don’t have a prayer of … Continue reading
LEGO Versatility and Wheelchairs
I’m on a night schedule right now, and didn’t wake up until the evening. When I did so, I started going through the inevitable barrage of emails, both direct and social media-related, that happens when I neglect my computer for few … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Health, News, Resources
Tagged Disability, Lego, Wheelchair
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The Force of Star Wars’ Legacy
Star Wars is a cultural icon, a film with a history spanning decades across the world. Not only did it inspire countless people to explore the world of science fiction, but it also turned into a bedrock for Hollywood screenwriting. … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Reviews, Science Fiction
Tagged Science Fiction, Star Wars, Storytelling
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Happy Θεοτόκος Day!
I hope everyone is enjoying the Feast of Mary, Mother of God! Or, as non-Catholics call it, “New Calendar in the Kitchen Day.” The new year is an arbitrary kind of holiday. It doesn’t commemorate anything other than someone deciding that … Continue reading
Twitter Twits Theater: Fundamentalist Conspiracy Edition
Last week, a Fundamentalist, God-doesn’t-like-organized-religion, conspiracy-shouting, and grammatically-incoherent (but no doubt pleasant) man found us on Twitter and decided to try saving our souls. @CatholicGeeks chrislam is Catholicism Islam charismatic protestant including all other false religions with Pope Frances as … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, History, The Church
Tagged Evangelicalism, Freemasons, Hitler's Pope, Illuminati, Islam, Mormonism, Pope Pius XII, Satanism, World War II
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Legends of DC
I still hate the title for this mid-season replacement show, but dang, it still looks so, so awesome. So, a few thoughts along the way.
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fiction, News, Superhero
Tagged Arrow, Black Canary, Captain Cold, Firestorm, Flash, Greg Berlanti, Heatwave, television, The Atom
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In Defense of Black Friday
In the United States, there’s a love-hate relationship with Black Friday. We love to hate it, and yet we line up in the dark and cold to spend money on more stuff. Well, except for me, and a whole bunch … Continue reading
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http://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=7845501 In this episode of The Catholic Geek, we had…