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Works by Michael Horan
Published on 2012-11-01 14:37:49
Works by Michael HoranClick image to follow link. Any Kindle app or Kindle for PC/Mac will allow you to view this short story. Same for this book of poems.
1026 Understatements
Published on 2012-10-21 21:43:58
1026 UnderstatementsRummaging through an old hard drive…A Draught of Vintage
Another Suggestion
Published on 2012-10-13 20:31:08
Another SuggestionDappled Things, a little magazine that I think showed up on this blog when Andrew Smith’s work was in it, features another artist that might be familiar. It’s worth a look.A Draught of Vintage
Mumford & Sons – Babel
Published on 2012-10-01 11:56:15
Mumford & Sons – BabelI think the people that read this blog would like Babel by Mumford & Sons. Unrelated: I’m Facebook-friends with a few people I met while in Iceland, and they come up in my feed every so often. Now I ask: why are they so beautiful? Is it 1) because I’ll never see them again, 2) [...]A Draught of Vintage
Hate: an Acceptable (and Perhaps Loving) Alternative to Niceness
Published on 2012-09-11 22:33:36
Hate: an Acceptable (and Perhaps Loving) Alternative to NicenessI read both of these things Sunday and was just tickled by their juxtaposition (UD word!). So much so that I’m posting on this blog. Curled up with Percy’s The Moviegoer, I came across a now-familiar character, now often defamed. Binx is recounting the radio program This I Believe that he listens to religiously. On the program [...]A Draught of Vintage
Gregory the Great House of Studies at Thomas More College in New Hampshire
Published on 2012-08-09 20:00:01
Gregory the Great House of Studies at Thomas More College in New HampshireThe Clairvaux Institute has announced its plans to setup a House of Studies at Thomas More College in New Hampshire. The program is an excellent opportunity for those who were hoping to continue their studies in the traditions of St. Gregory’s Academy. In the traditions of SGA–I want to emphasize that this is not (nor [...]A Draught of Vintage
From Marcus Aurelius
Published on 2012-08-01 10:36:15
From Marcus Aurelius“Everything exists for some end, a horse, a vine. Why dost thou wonder? Even the sun will say, I am for some purpose, and the rest of the gods will say the same. For what purpose then art thou? to enjoy pleasure? See if common sense allows this.”A Draught of Vintage
A Word of Hope
Published on 2012-07-26 12:47:45
A Word of HopeDear Friends, I apologize for being distant these past couple months, as you may know, I just recently moved back to Dallas, TX. The move went well and I had started to get my affairs in order when suddenly, like a gust of wind, wedding season was upon me. I traveled to Pensacola, Florida to witness the wedding [...]A Draught of Vintage
poem
Published on 2012-07-17 08:59:09
poemWoman Feeding Chickens by Roy Scheele Her hand is at the feedbag at her waist, sunk to the wrist in the rustling grain that nuzzles her fingertips when laced around a sifting handful. It’s like rain, like cupping water in your hand, she thinks, the cracks between the fingers like a sieve, except that less escapes [...]A Draught of Vintage
Prayer to Share
Published on 2012-07-07 10:18:57
Prayer to ShareAbove all, trust in the slow work of God. We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay. We would like to skip the intermediate stages. We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new. And yet, it is the law of all progress that it is [...]A Draught of Vintage
Libraries Are Sacred
Published on 2012-07-06 12:51:37
Libraries Are SacredFrom the desk of Kirk Kramer
I hate moving
Published on 2012-07-05 10:23:07
I hate movingI made it to Irving (without dying or loosing anything). After the move, it has become extremely clear in my mind that I hate possessions. I hate owning things; things are indeed such a burden, and the monks do know best. But of course, as soon as you get comfortable again…you start aquiring things like [...]A Draught of Vintage
Poetry Rains Down
Published on 2012-06-28 21:00:02
Poetry Rains DownDo you remember poems in your mailboxes at UD or Davey’s Daily Poetry? Check this out!A Draught of Vintage
Rough Shod Again
Published on 2012-06-25 18:02:07
Rough Shod AgainI’m rough shod, and not really ready, but here I go. I’m moving to Dallas in about 5 days. If you’re there, we’ll have to hang out. If we’re not enemies yet. It’s been a good time here in the dessert, and I’m very sad to leave all the friends and places behind, but I [...]A Draught of Vintage
(SPOILER ALERT) For Greater Glory Movie Review
Published on 2012-06-22 16:17:00
(SPOILER ALERT) For Greater Glory Movie ReviewI haven’t seen the movie yet, but after seeing this review I really want to go see it!A Draught of Vintage
St. Greg’s on the Camino
Published on 2012-06-22 14:01:03
St. Greg’s on the CaminoIt has been a long standing tradition of St. Gregory’s Academy to send the boys on pilgrimage. On some years the boys made a pilgrimage in Auriesville to the Shrine of our Lady of Martyrs. While Fr. Stemler was chaplain he helped to start the tradition of making the Chartres Pilgrimage (which I almost did [...]A Draught of Vintage
Last Blog Post as an Atheist
Published on 2012-06-18 15:19:19
Last Blog Post as an AtheistHere’s something edifying, entertaining, and enlightening. It’s a blog post by an atheist blogger who finally converted. Her writing is witty and intellectual (to fill our pedantry quota). http://www.patheos.com/blogs/unequallyyoked/2012/06/this-is-my-last-post-for-the-patheos-atheist-portal.html Enjoy, PB
Whether the Weather
Published on 2012-06-11 11:52:13
Whether the WeatherHere’s something interesting gleaned from Kirk Kramer! Los Angeles Times New Wyoming supercomputer expected to boost atmospheric science The National Center for Atmospheric Research’s machine is one of the fastest computers ever built, its sheer speed designed to burst through the limits of chaos theory. By Scott Gold, Los Angeles Times June 10, 2012 CHEYENNE, [...]A Draught of Vintage
What is Art?
Published on 2012-06-06 16:34:31
What is Art?A Draught of Vintage
Auld Lang Syne
Published on 2012-06-02 22:21:53
Auld Lang SyneDearest Friends, I want to share this with you; it is a recording of the faculty of Glendale Preparatory Academy 2012 singing Auld Lang Syne at the Spring Concert. I helped to organize this group, but could not have done it without the help of Tracy Peterson, who really whipped us into shape for the [...]A Draught of Vintage
What Will the University of Dallas Dart Stop Bring?
Published on 2012-06-02 02:28:24
What Will the University of Dallas Dart Stop Bring?Your thoughts?A Draught of Vintage
Joe Pug Album Review – The Great Despiser
Published on 2012-05-31 16:26:13
Joe Pug Album Review – The Great DespiserAs I sit in this Phoenician desert at a little coffee house in the Melrose district trying to write end of the year reports on my students (my last act as a teacher at Glendale Prep) I can’t help but think about this article I began to write but never finished; well procrastination is the [...]A Draught of Vintage
RIP Doc Watson
Published on 2012-05-30 14:10:14
RIP Doc Watsonhttp://www.voanews.com/content/american-folk-legend-doc-watson-dies/1145244.htmlA Draught of Vintage
10 Day Adventure
Published on 2012-05-29 17:35:02
10 Day AdventureHow about doing something like this for your 10 Day?A Draught of Vintage
Graduations and New Chapters
Published on 2012-05-29 15:43:47
Graduations and New ChaptersThis past weekend was jam packed with a number of great events in the United States! Congratulations Glendale Preparatory Academy, St. Gregory’s Academy, and the newly ordained Fr. Fadi Auro! On the left coast, I attended the first graduation of Glendale Preparatory Academy; it was incedible! I am very proud of all of the seniors [...]A Draught of Vintage
The Comedic Critique of Philosophy
Published on 2012-05-26 12:05:20
The Comedic Critique of PhilosophyWhat is Aristophanes’ critique of Socrates, and thereby of philosophy? Granted, the Socrates critiqued is Socrates not as a philosopher simply, not as a philosopher understands himself. The sophist-philosopher distinction is not much at play in the play; they do not come apart in any explicit or maybe even implicit way. Though perhaps Aristophanes recognizes [...]A Draught of Vintage
Update Part 2
Published on 2012-05-23 22:08:42
Update Part 2I told you I would put up a follow-up update from the last update if you can put up with me upping the amount of up. First the silly: I’m rather disappointed that nobody joined in on my invitation to engage in some old fashioned noble pedantry. Perhaps you didn’t see it, or were in too [...]A Draught of Vintage
SGA Rugby: State Championship News/Highlights
Published on 2012-05-23 21:41:23
SGA Rugby: State Championship News/HighlightsHere is an article from the Scranton Times-Tribune: http://thetimes-tribune.com/sports/st-gregory-s-relishes-in-state-rugby-title-1.1319256 A snippet from the article: Winning the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union state championship meant more than a title to a school that will close at the end of the semester. A play by play from the Harlequin’s Rugby website: http://www.pittsburghharlequins.org/news/2012/05/22/high-school-championship HS Boys [..]
St. Gregory’s Academy Rugby – Pennsylvania State Champions
Published on 2012-05-20 15:52:27
St. Gregory’s Academy Rugby – Pennsylvania State ChampionsCongratulations to the boys of St. Gregory’s Academy on their State Championship victory. The Highlanders beat St. Joseph Prep 24 to 18 today in order to clinch the title of State Champions. Their journey to the final is incredible, especially to think that a school of 60 boys from a variety of backgrounds (none [...]A Draught of Vintage
Chips
Published on 2012-05-19 09:14:53
ChipsThis is dedicated to Silly. I overheard my students talking about something which caught my ear (like the the eye of the wedding guest is caught by the Ancient Mariner). They were saying the word “chips” over and over again in a sort of soft voice. ”Chips, chips, chips…” As I heard this auspicious sound, [...]A Draught of Vintage
The Destruction of Chartres Cathedral
Published on 2012-05-18 11:49:06
The Destruction of Chartres CathedralThis really upset me. They have decided recently to “restore” Chartres Cathedral; what this means is that they have been removing the grime from the last 8 centuries, but also painting over the stones and guilding the bosses and the capitals of the columns have been painted a brilliant white (this is not Gothic as we have [...]A Draught of Vintage
Update: Things of Interest
Published on 2012-05-16 11:23:35
Update: Things of InterestI’ve been away for a bit, so here’s a quick update on what is going on. 1. I went to graduation over this past weekend at the University of Dallas to see my sister, Mary, graduate. It was a great weekend, full of joyous times. I got to see old friends, make new ones, visit [...]A Draught of Vintage
Good News for Gregory the Great Academy
Published on 2012-05-09 12:03:46
Good News for Gregory the Great AcademyHere is a bit of press about Fr. Eric Bergman of Scranton, PA, who will be the acting chaplain of Gregory the Great Academy next year. From everything that I have heard, he is an excellent priest, and he will be a boon to the Academy as it continues. St. Gregory the Great, pray for [...]A Draught of Vintage
Donations
Published on 2012-05-09 10:20:49
DonationsDr. Moran made some interesting comments yesterday, a propos UD’s recent/upcoming fundraising effort. While most of the content was stock, I had some questions. “Moneybomb.” Who came up with this name? Imagine Louise Cowan has been away for several years and you’re giving her an update about the school. You aregoing to flinch and get [...]A Draught of Vintage
Average length of local cell phone call in 2003 was 3 min; in 2010 it’s 1 min 47 sec
Published on 2012-05-07 22:27:05
Average length of local cell phone call in 2003 was 3 min; in 2010 it’s 1 min 47 secHere’s a read for you; this article presents some data that sort of shocked me. Thanks to Douglas M. for the recommendation! Today we worry about the social effects of the Internet. A century ago, it was the telephone that threatened to reinvent society. In 2009, the United States crossed a digital Rubicon: For the [...]A Draught of Vintage
Paul Spring Album Review (music available on iTunes)
Published on 2012-05-07 00:35:15
Paul Spring Album Review (music available on iTunes)Paul Spring‘s new eponymous album is available on iTunes. The music is excellent all around! It has top notch production quality. The lyrics walk the line between universal and particular, and the chord progressions with wailing harmonies are the backbone of the sound: they really set the tone of the whole album. This is most pronounced in the [...]A Draught of Vintage
Pedantry & Science
Published on 2012-05-05 12:07:57
Pedantry & ScienceHas anyone else read / is anyone else reading Thinking, Fast and Slow? It’s pretty great. Here’s a reference I found in it: Consequences of Erudite Vernacular Utilized Irrespective of Necessity.A Draught of Vintage
Whit Stillman – Still a man of wit!
Published on 2012-05-03 00:34:31
Whit Stillman – Still a man of wit!
Simply, The Dog House
Published on 2012-05-03 00:02:45
Simply, The Dog HouseUsually, when Anne tells me to do something, I respond like all self-respecting adults: with obedience. So, when Anne bid me write up about our trips to the The Dog House, I thought I would find myself easily acquiescing, glad to know my place and purpose in the world. The task, however, has been more [...]A Draught of Vintage
John Paul II Fellowship Art Lecture Series
Published on 2012-05-02 12:05:27
John Paul II Fellowship Art Lecture SeriesCheck out this non-profit that is promoting John Paul II’s vision for Catholic community. jp2fellowship.org. They’re also looking to open a cafe in Washington D.C., so this is a great opportunity for a donation! The following is from their website about an upcoming art lecture series they’re hosting. Join us for our 2012 lecture series [...]A Draught of Vintage
Making the Most of a Bad Situation
Published on 2012-05-01 22:32:24
Making the Most of a Bad SituationA beautiful song and music video performed by one of my fellow St. John’s College alumni. Enjoy! -RachelA Draught of Vintage
Catholic Foodie? Catholic Drinkie!? Awesome!
Published on 2012-04-29 11:59:44
Catholic Foodie? Catholic Drinkie!? Awesome!I found a couple blogs that you all might enjoy, especially y’all domestic types. The first is called Catholic Foodie (“where food meets faith”). It’s a pretty legit blog with a whole bunch of recipes, such as Pan-Fried Catfish: A Louisiana Lenten Tradition or their Seafood Gumbo. I will wager that their seafood gumbo is nowhere [...]A Draught of Vintage
The Heart of a Matter
Published on 2012-04-28 12:51:26
The Heart of a MatterThe question, yes, perhaps the question, is whether being and being in the world is fundamentally aporetic or not. The world of the philosopher has to be fundamentally aporetic in that there must always be the possibility of real and radical questions for the philosopher. Without the possibility of these questions, philosophizing as a way [...]A Draught of Vintage
Brad Kunkle Show at Arcadia Fine Art
Published on 2012-04-25 23:07:51
Brad Kunkle Show at Arcadia Fine ArtArtist Brad Kunkle has a solo show now at Arcadia Fine Art Gallery. The show is titled “Gilded Wilderness,” and it lasts from April 21st-May 5th Kunkle uses gold leaf and silver leaf and paints with oils on top of it. It is incedible his ability to conceal that he is painting on gold and [...]A Draught of Vintage
Some of the more interesting Searches on A Draught of Vintage
Published on 2012-04-24 20:47:10
Some of the more interesting Searches on A Draught of VintageHere, friends, I offer to you something that I hope you find humorous. I was recently browsing around the google analytics page for the Draught, and I noticed that I could see what “keywords” were bringing visitors to the site. It occured to me that I ought to take the most amusing to give to [...]A Draught of Vintage
E-tend a Wendell Berry Lecture
Published on 2012-04-23 12:04:29
E-tend a Wendell Berry LectureMr. Berry is giving the Jefferson Lecture tonight at the Kennedy Center. His talk will be broadcast live over the internet http://www.neh.gov/news/2012-jefferson-lecture-wendell-berry It begins at 7:30 EST. ***NOTE*** If you missed the lecture: you can still view it HERE
Joe Pug – The Great Despiser Comes Out Tuesday April 24
Published on 2012-04-22 20:03:47
Joe Pug – The Great Despiser Comes Out Tuesday April 24When does Joe Pug’s Latest album come out you may ask? Why! this week of course! On Tuesday! Pre-order it here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/the-great-despiser/id508500289 If you want to see if Joe is coming to your town look here: http://www.joepugmusic.com/tour/ If you live in Phoenix, he’ll be playing at The Crescent Ballroom (burritos so good!) on Wednesday April 25th. Joe [...]A Draught of Vintage
In Memoriam Dr. Eugene Curtsinger
Published on 2012-04-22 18:54:28
In Memoriam Dr. Eugene CurtsingerIt has been a little bit of time since Dr. Curtsinger’s death. I often recall his class, recall his mannerisms, his stories. I cannot imagine having not taken his class. But why bring up Dr. Curtsinger? It’s not so much that I’ve been listening to “I’ll Be Missing You” or that I own a portion of [...]A Draught of Vintage