Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries.
Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
#WritersCoffeeClub 14/3 Do you think readers want new experiences in structure or narrative, or do they prefer what's familiar?
I think most readers want the familiar, but with a twist or two to keep it from being boring. The challenge for the writer is to push the familiar envelope, to push the reader just far enough out of their comfort zone without losing them.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Damp, cold, drismal* day out there. I managed about 1100 words today and didn't do much else. Maybe tomorrow I'll have more energy.
*Drismal is a word coined by a friend of mine, a blend of "drizzly" and "dismal." It's the perfect word for weather like this.
#Today
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Something I was wondering about this morning: native English speakers, do you pronounce initial [wh] and initial [w] differently? I.e., is there a difference in the way you pronounce 'which' and 'witch' or 'whether' and 'weather'?
Please boost for reach.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
#WritersCoffeeClub Feb 25: What’s a unique habit you have while writing?
I don't have a unique writing habit. I sit at my desk, drink much too much coffee, and write on my computer. None of that is unique.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Well, I knew I wasn't going to be able to relax and start writing until I had dug my car out from the snow and moved it to a plowed space in the parking lot. So I went out and did that, moving it around a half block away.
I started walking back and said hi to a neighbor. We talked for a while. Then another neighbor came out, then a third. I ended up standing out in the snow for over an hour chatting.
Now I need to get feet warm again.
#Today
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Good morning!
Well, it's still snowing and will continue snowing for another few hours, but it doesn't look like we'll get the 18-22 inches (45-55cm) that they predicted. I'd say we have about 10-12 inches (25-30cm) of snow right now, or perhaps a little more. We'll get a couple of inches more before it stops.
I'm relieved it was less than they said. And I'm even more relieved that the power stayed on throughout.
In a little while I'll go out and try to dig my car out and move it. The plows are out there and there will be some clear spots. But first, coffee and breakfast.
Then I'm staying in. The township is asking people to stay off the roads as much as possible until they can clear them.
Have a good one, my friends.
#Today
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
#WordWeavers 23. What word/phrase do you use too much? Has it changed over time?
I don't know. 'Likely,' 'perhaps'?
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
#WritersCoffeeClub 23. What techniques help you write a difficult second act?
I don't think in terms of acts. When I get stuck, I just keep playing with what I have until inspiration strikes. Sometimes it takes a while. Given the genre I write in, another murder usually helps.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
So One Battle After Another won the BAFTAs. I tried to watch that movie. I thought it was awful. If I had been in a theatre I would have walked out. As it was, I just turned it off halfway through.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
1000 words written, two loads of laundry washed, folded, and put away, clean flannel sheets on the bed, catbox cleaned, back exercises done, dishwasher run.
Time to relax for the rest of the day.
#Today
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Does Tylenol actually relieve pain?
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Good morning!
We only got a light coating of snow, maybe 1/2 inch, and that will melt since today's afternoon temperature will be above freezing. So it won't be the slushy mess I thought it might be, but I'm still glad I went out yesterday and can stay home today.
Today will be writing (as always) and laundry. Nothing exciting to say about either one of them.
Have a good one, my friends.
#Today
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
#WordWeavers 16/2: If your MC had a statue put up in their honor, what would it be for?
I suppose for bringing murderers to justice. But it wouldn't happen. This is the 1200s, and the only statues to be made would be of saints or possibly kings.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
#ScribesAndMakers Feb 16 - Do you have a favourite decade of music? Which one(s)?
The 1960s and 70s. I was young then.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
#WritersCoffeeClub ~ What’s the most ridiculous place you’ve tried to sneak in some writing?
I'm boring. I do all my writing at my desk.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Please take a moment if you're in the USA to comment on the official proposal for Trump's ballroom. This is a legally mandated review period from the National Capitol Planning Commission. Let them know that the US citizens do not want this travesty.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Good morning!
It's sunny outside and it's above freezing in the early morning for the first time in weeks. Not much above -- 33F, and what? 1 or 2C? It's supposed to get into the 40s F, so some of the snow might melt.
This morning I have another visit to the podiatrist. I don't expect anything to come of it. My foot still hurts, and I doubt there's much he can do about it. But I'll go talk to him anyway.
Have a good one, my friends.
#Today
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
#WordWeavers Feb 11 - MC POV: Sit down, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths. What do you see in your mind's eye?
The yellow eyes and skin of the dead beggar. Cordwainer will likely see nothing else until he discovers who poisoned him.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
#ScribesAndMakers 11
Aside from the official birthday song and the ubiquitous Beatles song, is there a song about birthdays you like?
I can't think of one.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
#writersCoffeeClub 2/11: What time of day is most productive for you? Why?
Mornings. By afternoon my chronic pain is too severe for me to much of anything.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
When it was 5 degrees Fahrenheit and dry, I could get warm. Now it's 36 degrees and humid. I had to turn the thermostat up several degrees and I'm still cold.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Just to be clear: does the SAVE act (if it passes) mean that we all must bring birth certificate or passport to vote, or does the requirement for current name to match birth certificate apply only to those newly registering to vote? How is this going to work?
#SAVEact #Voting
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Even though I'm not a football fan, I do enjoy all the Superb Owl photos every year. Here's a nice one, photographed by Stan Tekiela.
#SuperbOwls
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
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Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
Retired professor of Medieval Literature; author of The Homiletic Writings of Archbishop Wulfstan (Boydell & Brewer), The Medieval Dragon (Hisarlik), editor of Old English Literature in its Manuscript Context (U of West Virginia P), author of the Matthew Cordwainer and Gavin Rownt medieval mysteries. Avatar is a photo of a woman (me) in her 70s. Deep pouches under her eyes and short hair that miraculously never turned gray. Header is a photo of a manuscript of Wulfstan's Sermo Lupi ad Anglos.
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