Monthly Archives: June, 2011
Romanticlassical
We now take for granted that the world (in literature, the arts and many other fields) is often divided into two categories: Romanticism and Classicism. The divide is outstandingly evident … Continue reading
Why I think the internet should stop working (for a while)
The Bright Old Oak doesn’t want to brand all technology as good or bad, it’s about balance, it’s about learning how to balance things because that’s the only way … Continue reading
The Bright Old Oak’s dewdrops: La Rue
Je suis ici. Lentement, la voix résonne dans l’enchantement. Le chœur de la lune se trouve dans le vent de l’amour qui pénètre les feuilles. Ardeur ne commande plus. Approchant … Continue reading
Zeitgeist
Yes, the Victorians were talking about us. They imagined our society and how new inventions would shape the future of humanity, but they weren’t exactly right. Picture postcards from the … Continue reading
Technology: Friend or Foe?
When thinking of 19th century novelists, one can almost imagine a small room, and old table, ink, pens and the light of a candle. Was that inspiring? Probably. The way … Continue reading
Stories
How many times have you woken up thinking about your daily routine? Everyone does it. But do you often stop and think about whatever surrounds you? When you see chimneys … Continue reading
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