Monthly Archives: March 2015

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Posted on March 22, 2015 by marklangley

I’m not so certain that I want to be king of Scotland anymore. After reading The Tragedy of Macbeth with my students, I am having a difficult time shaking off a sense that life is meaningless when worldly ambition is the governing principle. … Continue reading →

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Catholic Liberal Education And Respect For Life

Posted on March 14, 2015 by marklangley

Over the past several days I have been stewing over a proposition that seems perfectly obvious to me but which, I am afraid, will be offensive to the vast majority of good and well-intentioned  people who choose to send their children … Continue reading →

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Bottling Day

Posted on March 8, 2015 by marklangley

The English Pale Ale is now bottled and safely tucked away in a corner of my kitchen awaiting the Resurrection. Lent is a great time for bottling beer if for no other reason than the continual reminder it provides us … Continue reading →

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I Can See Clearly Now

Posted on March 1, 2015 by marklangley

Who says that the Liberal Artist isn’t practical? Who says that teaching Latin, Shakespeare and St. Thomas will not equip a man for life in this world? Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, could be further from the truth! Au contraire! You may … Continue reading →

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