It’s Halloween! Last week, I talked about five facts concerning the Christian origins of Halloween. This week, I want to talk personally about my reasons for loving this holiday. It comes down to one thing: the aesthetics. While I do love the Trick-or-Treating and candy, I love the costumes and decorations even more. I find …
Monthly Archives: October 2020
Facts About Halloween You Might Not Know
There are only nine days left until Halloween, so I feel in the mood to write about this holiday. This holiday is one of my favorites because of its fantastic aesthetic. Halloween is a holiday with a storied past. It’s often misunderstood by well-meaning people, who think it to be an intimidating and possibly demonic …
Why I Hate Politics
Hate is seen as an ugly thing, especially in polite society. But hatred is not evil in itself. When hatred is motivated by virtue, it’s a good thing, but hatred motivated by vice is wicked. The telltale sign that your hatred is virtuous is the object of one’s hatred. Is it what a person does, …
Why I Love Writing
What sets the arts apart from other pursuits? Emotional satisfaction? Performance? Aesthetic appreciation? Sure, all of these things are important parts of art, but what truly sets apart an art is that its activity is one done for its own sake. When a painter paints, he does so because the painting is an end in …
Man’s Best Friend
This week, I celebrated Biscuit’s fifth birthday. Who is Biscuit? Why, he’s only the family dog. He’s an adorable, playful, and rambunctious bundle of fur that I really enjoy hanging out with. Like all of my family members, he supports me and inspires me to be a better person. For that, I’m always grateful for …