The Blindex

Here is a Blog Index to essays and excerpts, arranged chronologically so visitors may easily find them with a click or two.

ESSAYS

2011
November 1: History Repeats Itself? (on Libya)
October 10: An ‘Aria of Revenge’ a la Verdi
July 26: Lights! Cameras! Teach!
July 26: Project 1812: History for Kinesthetic Students
July 25 & 20: Historical Films
May 10: An Innovative Grading System
January 12: Evelyn Waugh on Educational Reform

2010
October 11: A Theory of Art
March 1: The LOTR Film Trilogy (Take That, Peter Jackson!)
February 21: Star Wars III: A Critique of “Revenge of the Plot”
February 15: The Test of the Future
February 7: Star Wars II: A Critique of “Tacky Clowns”
January 28: The Newest Members of the U.N.
January 18: Star Wars I: A Critique of “The Phantom Mess”
January 7: Just What the Doctor Ordered [on prescription medicines]

EXCERPTS FROM MY BOOKS

2011
March 17: “Consulting”: An excerpt from And Gladly Teach

2010
October 6: from Resolution
April 4: from Gold and Glory
March 7: from Storm Approaching
February 1: from And Gladly Teach

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Merry Christmas, and remember: Taking life seriously is the first step to unhappiness.