Monthly Archives: November 2021

Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Twelve

It soon became time for Lord Lipton to return home, at least for a little while. He had been in London long enough to engage in some very worthwhile social business, who knows where it would go, and he could … Continue reading

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Eleven

It was not very long before it was time for Mr. Sandwell to return home to attend to his sick or unsociable wife. Yet Lord Lipton did not have any reason to leave quickly. His conversation with the flattering vicar … Continue reading

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Ten

When Lord Lipton arrived at the London residence of the Viscount Sydney and his family, which was not very distant from his own fashionable townhouse, in the same district, he was greeted by attentive servants and seated at the table … Continue reading

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Nine

It was morning when Lord Lipton stepped into his carriage and went to St. James palace. He had a book to read while he waited for his interview with His Majesty and with Lord Sydney, neither of whom he had … Continue reading

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Eight

The next day was spent in preparing for the trip to London as well as a short meeting with Mr. Housewell about the meeting to take place upon his return to inaugurate the political season in the neighborhood. With that … Continue reading

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On The Objectivity Of Subjectivity

If one takes a read of my more epistemological posts [1], one might think that I am hostile to subjectivity and view it as being in opposition to objectivity. This would not quite be the case. To be sure, I … Continue reading

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Album Review: Voyage

Voyage, by ABBA Voyage is the first new album of ABBA material since 1982’s The Visitors (review forthcoming), and marks a striking return for the Swedish pop group. Those who have been paying attention to my single reviews have seen … Continue reading

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Seven

After the message, Lord Lipton reminded Mr. Riley that it was time for their promised discussion about parish matters. Keeping his mood even, Lord Lipton did not convey the complicated feelings he had as a result of the message, and … Continue reading

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Six

After a fairly routine rest of the week, Lord Lipton and his household came into the parish church for morning service and sat in the pew in the front. He could feel the eyes of the parish on him, having … Continue reading

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Movie Review: The Most Reluctant Convert

The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story Of C.S. Lewis I come to a movie like this with the perspective of one who voraciously reads (and watches) just about anything on C.S. Lewis as I can. Like many people, I … Continue reading

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