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Hobbits Infiltrate Dawn Treader Set
By
Ben Witherington
Sometimes it is hard to get good help. And trust me, sometimes Pippin and Merry are no help at all, especially after a few pints of ale. If you remember from my last post, I sent these Hobbits off to do undercover work on the set of Voyage of the Dawn Treader In Queensland, down…
Talismans of Time
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Ben Witherington
What lessons are learned From the talismans of time Is life absurd Or is it sublime? Smoke on the mountain Fire in the sky So much pure beauty No one asks why. Why do the sunsets Remind we must die Why do sunrises Urge lift up your eyes? Why then is…
The Seven Deadly Sins— by Geographical Region
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Ben Witherington
Are certain regions of the U.S. more prone to certain sins? Well, according to one study, it certainly appears this is the case. Here is a link to an article in Wired Magazine that gives us the breakdown. http://www.wired.com/culture/education/magazine/17-09/st_sinmaps What this study suggests is that certain American subcultures are less prone to gluttony or envy…
Just Joni– The Genius of Joni Mitchell
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Ben Witherington
The word genius should not be thrown around lightly. But in the world of contemporary music, few artists qualify more than she does. Early Joni was folk, or folk tinged rock. Middle Joni was jazz rock, moving on into jazz itself. Later Joni was even show tunes and experimentation of various kinds. And she was…
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