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Mark Van Doren Remembered

An article remembering the giant Mark Van Doren, Dr. John Senior’s mentor and long-time friend.  Thank you to Kirk Kramer for e-mailing this to me, it was a delightful read and lifted my spirits amidst grading student papers.   New Criterion, June 2000 Mark Van Doren remembered by Jeffrey Hart Above the columns of Butler […]

Raconte-Moi Une Histoire

This is just so ******* cute: Edit: I removed the link. Used to be “Raconte-Moi Une Histoire” by M83 on the album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. and everything looks like a giant cupcake Note the way she says “time” at 1:34. Funny how one tiny bit of impeccable, effortless inflection can sound so distinct.

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Andrew Wilson Smith

Here is a great photo of a fellow friend, artist, and alumni of St. Gregory’s Academy: Andrew Wilson Smith Andrew is pictured here in his studio at St. Gregory’s Academy in 2008.   Andrew has recently finished the capitals for the monks at Clear Creek Monastery in Oklahoma, and he is currently working on other […]

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