Monthly Archives: October 2020

Turning The Box Inside Out

Posted on October 31, 2020 by nathanalbright

There are some parts of the world that appear to continually be problems for nations seeking to expand their control into peripheral regions. For example, the Scottish lowlands and Ulster have long been difficult regions to pacify and control in … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Start The Car

Posted on October 31, 2020 by nathanalbright

Start The Car, by Jude Cole Start The Car is a somewhat mystifying album. It’s by no means a bad album. It is, in fact, a great album, full of strong tracks that fit a heartland rock approach that is … Continue reading →

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Album Review: I Don’t Know Why I Act This Way

Posted on October 31, 2020 by nathanalbright

I Don’t Know Why I Act This Way, by Jude Cole I don’t want to say this is a bad album, because any album by Jude Cole is going to have good music, solid production, and thought-provoking lyrics. This is, … Continue reading →

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Album Review: A View From 3rd Street

Posted on October 31, 2020 by nathanalbright

A View From 3rd Street, by Jude Cole It is a shame that Jude Cole is such an obscure musician that this album, rather than being the start of a glorious period of success for someone whose skills obviously merited … Continue reading →

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On The Dilemma Of Libel Protections

Posted on October 30, 2020 by nathanalbright

One of the notable aspects of free speech in the United States is that it is nearly impossible for a public figure [1] to win a case for libel or defamation of character because such people are assumed to be … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Oxford Companion To Irish History

Posted on October 30, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Oxford Companion To Irish History, edited by S.J. Connolly This isn’t the first time and it won’t be the last time that I will be reviewing a reference work that I read front to back but don’t think that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Course Of Irish History

Posted on October 30, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Course Of Irish History, edited by T.W. Moody & F.X. Martin One of the interesting aspects of this particular book is that it began life as a television show that featured various episodes on Irish history in a somewhat … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Brief History Of Ireland

Posted on October 30, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Brief History Of Ireland, by Paul F. State This book is one that lives up to its name. To be sure, any one volume book of a nation that has been historically known for 2000 years and has a … Continue reading →

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Writing Is Thinking On Paper (Or On The Screen)

Posted on October 29, 2020 by nathanalbright

One of the more fascinating aspects of reading nonfiction work is the way that it reveals the thinking of the writer. No writing was engaged in without some sort of purpose, although the question of the motive and purpose of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Reach Out, Gather In

Posted on October 29, 2020 by nathanalbright

Reach Out, Gather In: 40 Days To Opening Your Heart And Home, by Karen Ehman [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bethany Books in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This … Continue reading →

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