It seems that 'cakes' was the common nomenclature for the wafers used at Mass in renaissance England and 'ales' were the merry parties of Catholics on high-days and holydays before the Reformation. According to Clare Asquith's book Shadowplay: The Hidden Beliefs and Coded Politics of William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, featuring the Count Orsino as Duke of Illyria, … Continue reading No more cakes and ale
Don’t stop teaching boys and girls how to be men and women
The debate about gender has become so vicious and repetitive that one temptation is simply to wait for the storm to pass rather than joining in. This is especially true for men expressing what could be perceived as a traditional male viewpoint. This is the group which is most liable to be excluded from the … Continue reading Don’t stop teaching boys and girls how to be men and women
The additionality of a Liberal Education
Apart from producing a polished and impressive gentleman, what is liberal education for? Is there something beyond the polish? A good, all-round #education is not just about a certain style or the acquisition of facts, but about developing the ability to think clearly, to understand and use language well, to conceptualise. Knowledge without prudence, discretion, wisdom or #discernment can … Continue reading The additionality of a Liberal Education
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