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Textbooks and Fast-Food Restaurants

Posted on February 10, 2013 by marklangley

As much as I try I now find it nearly impossible to get enthusiastic about any textbook. There is something about the whole textbook genre that just seems almost intrinsically boring- or at the very best, interesting for a very … Continue reading →

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Wisdom is about causes

Posted on January 1, 2013 by marklangley

Forgive me for having skipped what I think is the most obvious characteristic of wisdom – namely that it is a knowledge of causes. Therefore we now have three characteristics of wisdom- to wit: It is a knowledge about causes … Continue reading →

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Wisdom is Liberal

Posted on December 30, 2012 by marklangley

Well I hate to say it, but the second (or third) characteristic of wisdom is that it is liberal. But of course we don’t mean ‘liberal’ as in ‘Teddy Kennedy liberal.’ We mean liberal as opposed to servile or what … Continue reading →

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Pindar on Custom, “King of All”

Posted on October 14, 2012 by marklangley

Shakespeare calls “custom” a tyrant in Othello, when Othello says: The tyrant custom, most grave senators, Hath made the flinty and steel couch of war My thrice-driven bed of down. Custom is a tyrant and we have discussed it at … Continue reading →

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Excellence in Catholic Identity!

Posted on October 7, 2012 by marklangley

The Cardinal Newman Society once again recognized The Lyceum in its biannual High School honor role.  See their recently published list “Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools Announced” I am especially pleased because with a classy name like “The Lyceum,” … Continue reading →

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Pakistani Beef Stew

Posted on June 11, 2012 by marklangley

This was an absolutely fabulous stew complemented beautifully by a cold bottle of California Chardonnay and homemade garlic bread! While I am at it- I don’t know how this stew looks to you but it was absolutely fabulous. My wife … Continue reading →

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Urbi et Orbi

Posted on December 25, 2011 by marklangley

God bless Our Holy Father Benedict XVI who delivered his Urbi et Orbi address today with striking eloquence and poignant clarity! Allow me to share three paragraphs. (the whole text is available at Catholic Culture) “This is how Christ is … Continue reading →

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