Tag Archives: books

Beowulf and the Fate of Music

Posted on 24 October 2018 by Suhail Rafidi

Before medieval European civilization developed anything as novel as a “book,” “scroll,” or “codex,” there was the mind of the storyteller. The storyteller was given a special seat by the fire, fed for knowledge, and oft given full attention. The … Continue reading →

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An Author Abroad

Posted on 25 October 2017 by Suhail Rafidi

Lots of firsts this year. There are lots of places I have never been; most, in fact. And two of those places, until this past spring, were Dublin, Ireland, and Paris, France. Yes, what a fairy tale, to visit both, … Continue reading →

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“Watership Down For Whales” (Ben Loory)

Posted on 16 September 2016 by Suhail Rafidi

That’s what he said. I am off my rocker right now. I received word today from none other than Ben Loory. If you don’t know who Ben Loory is, you better ask somebody. First and foremost, he’s a hell of … Continue reading →

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