Because everyone loves a good story
C.S. Lewis: The Death of Words
Do you ever mourn the loss of English as it once was? Words like “basic” and “extra” do this for me.
Today’s post escalates from a snowball to an avalanche, but C.S. Lewis and I both feel strongly about the preservation of vocabulary. Brace yourself, and then take a look.
(Bonus points if you’ve read George Orwell’s 1984.)
Something Worth Writing About
Ever feel like you’re just plumb out of inspiration? I sure do. At times like those, where do you turn? To TV? Books? Ice cream?
One of the most wonderful sources of inspiration is actually just outside your front door, so strap on your hiking boots and join me for an adventure in the wild and in writing!
(You’ll also see loads of pictures from my trips to Yosemite National Park, and I know you won’t want to miss out on those views!)
Hot Off the Press: The Edge of Everywhen
This week, Past Watchful Dragons offers you a bonus post! I’ve recently read a brand-spanking-new book called The Edge of Everywhen, by A.S. Mackey, and I wanted to tell you all about it!
Past Watchful Dragons Meets Rabbit Room
We interrupt your regularly-scheduled programming to bring you this exciting news: the Rabbit Room blog has kindly chosen to post one of my articles! For some brief backstory and the link, visit my blog. Then head over to the Rabbit Room website and check out the article!
Radical Reasoning
The responses to COVID-19 are all across the board, from panic to skepticism and everything in between. You’d be hard pressed to find a company, organization, or individual who hasn’t weighed in on the issue one way or another. But this post really isn’t about the virus–it’s about the reason for suffering and the glory of God. I hope these verses are as encouraging to you as they were to me!
Happy Birthday, PWD!
If you can’t believe it’s been two years since Past Watchful Dragons began gracing your inbox with awesomeness, then join the club–neither can I! Nevertheless, it’s true, and I wanted to take a week to reminisce on some of the great stuff we’ve learned together during the past year. Also, I’m eager to hear from you! What do you want to read about next year?
One Word
I know January 1 is behind us, but I’m still thinking about the idea of a one-word resolution. But the more I consider it, the less I feel equal to the task of choosing a word, and maybe that’s not such a bad thing. After all, when we make resolutions, what are we REALLY looking for? Read on for a rather unflattering perspective.
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