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28.1.25

My Journey of Personal Growth: A Forty-something’s Self-Reflection

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As a kid, I dreamed of becoming an adult. Join me on a reflective journey of personal transformation—through youth, monastic life, teaching,...
26.1.25

The Surprising Roots of “Community” and the Hidden Boundaries We Create

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Have you ever wondered why some everyday words seem to carry hidden layers of meaning? By taking a closer look at the etymology of “communi...
25.12.24

TV Review: Doctor Who “Joy to the World” 2024 Christmas Special is More about Loneliness than Just your Everyday Time Lord

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Greig here, reporting for Stones of Erasmus! I’ve just caught the Doctor Who Christmas special, “Joy to the World,” now streaming on Disney+...
22.12.24

Book Review: The Gutenberg Elegies by Sven Birkerts

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Here lies a book review on the non-fiction tome The Gutenberg Elegies by Sven Birkerts.      I read the Gutenberg Elegies in 2006 back wh...
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20.12.24

Travel Diary: Ancient Roman Port Town of Ostia Antica on a Summer Day in 2004

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Long story short, I visited the ancient Roman ruins of Ostia Antica, once Rome's port city. Today, Ostia Antica is a meticulously preser...
1.12.24

Auntie Mame: Lucille Ball, Iconic Quotes, and the Legacy of the Classic Story

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I love the timeless charm of Auntie Mame—a novel, stage play, film, and musical, starring Lucille Ball. Explore Mame's quotes and legacy...

"Only You're Different!": Notes on Gender Transformation in the Marvelous Land of Oz

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Explore gender transformation in L. Frank Baum's The Marvelous Land of Oz. Discover how Tip, disguised as a boy, is revealed to be Princ...
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