Category Archives: Swords

Beowulf: the Monsters and the Presidents

Posted on November 16th, 2007 by Neal Locke

In the interest of disclosure, I should admit up front that I am unquestionably biased when it comes to my fondness for the Beowulf Epic. I have studied it extensively, been inspired by it, and taught it as well. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Children of Hurin

Posted on October 8th, 2007 by Neal Locke

Tonight I am proud, happy, and a little sad. Grady and I turned the last page on a novel we’ve been reading together by J.R.R. Tolkien: The Children of Hurin. As novels go, it’s short — 257 pages — but … Continue reading →

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Beowulf Movie

Posted on September 28th, 2007 by Neal Locke

Last night I finally took Amy to see Stardust, one of my favorite films this year. I’d seen the trailer for the new Beowulf movie before, but for some reason last night I really started thinking about it for the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, My Super-Hero-Warrior-Son

Posted on September 10th, 2007 by Neal Locke

1041104210401064 So we did the Chuck-E-Cheese thing. Not my favorite (noise, chaos, junk food), but at least we didn’t have to clean up, and Grady (of course) loved all of it. More pictures are here. Among his favorite two presents … Continue reading →

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