P.C. Doherty is one of the great masters of those who write detailed historical fiction, and the best of his numerous novels is his twenty novel series about Hugh Corbett. I have urged him for a long time to get back to this series, and finally it has happened– to great effect for over 330 pages. This is certainly one of his best, but also one of his bloodiest novels, this time about King Edward II in 1311. Here is... Read more
May 23-June 13, 2020 Tour Itinerary: May 23 Sat Depart Atlanta – Fly Cairo Take the non-stop direct TK 32 flight from Atlanta to Istanbul depart at 22:35. *You will check-in your luggage all the way to Cairo. May 24 Sun Arrive Istanbul Airport at 16:40 – Take TK 694 18:25 / 19:55 connection flight to Cairo Your guide will meet you with a “BEN WITHERINGTON – TUTKU” sign. Meet and assist through customs and formalities. Transfer by bus to... Read more
Hidden reality Like life in the womb Hidden reality Like death in the tomb Hidden away For the appropriate day Wrapped in enigma, cloaked in secrecy, Awaiting a wake-up call with urgency. But how shall such a song be sung? A tale that’s never told, A trail that’s long gone cold, A mystery unrevealed, A truth that is concealed, Seems useless on first glance. Who said there was a secret, Who told us we must keep it Who set the... Read more
“Holidays are hollow Unless they’re hallowed well, For holidays are holy days The time for truth to tell. There’s time to spare Time to waste Time to make amends Time to do most anything Even make new friends Holidays, a good time For writing poetry A silent, subtle indolence Inspires creativity.” BW3 Read more
INCOGNITO He came in incognito, A thinly veiled disguise The not so subtle son of man, A human with God’s eyes. The messianic secret, Left many unawares A God had walked upon the earth And shared our human cares. We did not see his glory, At least not at first glimpse, It took an Easter wake up call, Before it all made sense. The truth of Incarnation, Of dwelling within flesh, Shows goodness in creation, And Word of God made... Read more
This is an Irish/Gaelic Christmas carol. One of my favorite versions of this carol— enjoy. BW3 Read more
From the very beginning The burden was clear Sometimes bearable Sometimes severe Ate from the apple Shared it with him Disobeyed the order Indulged the whim. What was the outcome? The fruit of the act? She ‘knew’ good and evil? She experienced it in fact? Did the earth creature join her? Did he crumble into dust? Did he die in an instant? Or just tumble into lust? To love and to cherish Becomes ‘desire and dominate’ Objectify the ‘other’ So... Read more
A cold and listless season, And full of cheerless cheer, When hopes are raised and dashed again And joy dissolves in tears. The search for endless family The search for one true Friend Leaves questers tired, disconsolate With questions without end. Best find some potent pleasure quick Some superficial thrill Than search for everlasting love When none can fill that bill. So hide yourselves in shopping And eating ‘til you burst, Use endless entertainment As shelter from the worst. And... Read more
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