The danger of the effete and the hell of the prig.

The fey, the fairy, the effete have been used to manipulate since the times of the ancients. The love of beauty can be a distraction, for they make the king plaint, content, and weak. Marlowe was in love with this. But he knew the risks. I Must Have Wanton Poets I MUST have wanton poets, … Continue reading The danger of the effete and the hell of the prig.

Be gracious as a guest [Luke 7]

This morning there is very little to comment on. We have two encounters: in both people were healed by proxy. Others asked for the healing, and even then indirectly. The widow in Nain was grieving, for without a son who would care for her she was facing a bleak future. And others asked on behalf … Continue reading Be gracious as a guest [Luke 7]