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February 15, 2021
Collop Monday
Collop Monday, otherwise known as Shrove Monday, is a day of consumption of meat and eggs in preparation for pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, and then Lent.
February 14, 2021
The Feast of Saint Valentine
Valentine's Day was not originally associated with love, but through a poem by Chaucer and a change in local customs, the traditional feast took on a new meaning.
February 13, 2021
One
A picture of a poem written by Seb Reilly on his typewriter and taken as part of an ongoing photography series, this micropoem is titled ‘One.’
One via Seb Reilly
February 9, 2021
Possessor
A movie review of the film 'Possessor' directed by Brandon Cronenberg and starring Andrea Riseborough, Christopher Abbott, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Possessor via Seb Reilly
February 4, 2021
Caught
A picture of a poem written by Seb Reilly on his typewriter and taken as part of an ongoing photography series, this micropoem is titled ‘Caught.’
Caught via Seb Reilly
February 3, 2021
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Second-Person Perspective
Writing from a second-person point-of-view has benefits and pitfalls. This essay on the pros and cons of second person explains the common mistakes to avoid.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Second-Person Perspective via Seb Reilly
February 2, 2021
Candlemas
Thirty-three days after Jesus was circumcised, he was presented at the temple as Mary was purified. Candlemas celebrates this but also adopts traditional pagan customs.
Candlemas via Seb Reilly
February 1, 2021
Imbolc
The feast of the Celtic and Gaelic Goddess Brigid, later Saint Brigid of Kildare, Imbolc is an ancient pagan fertility festival held on 1 February to welcome Spring.
Imbolc via Seb Reilly
January 31, 2021
Septuagesima
Before the fasting of lent, Septuagesima marked the beginning of Carnival, where feasting and excess were indulged for a month of decadence.
January 27, 2021
Graded
A picture of a poem written by Seb Reilly on his typewriter and taken as part of an ongoing photography series, this micropoem is titled ‘Graded.’
Graded via Seb Reilly
