Tag Archives: postaday2011

Ancient Writing and the Odyssey

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Nick Matthews

How are texts passed down through history? In my English 301H class, we’re studying a modern english translation of The Odyssey, by Homer. Interestingly, scholars believe that the Odyssey and the Iliad were both composed some five hundred years before … Continue reading →

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Blogging software on the iPad

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Nick Matthews

I was actually very surprised by the lack of good blogging software for the iPad. The WordPress app isn’t all that friendly, especially if you’re trying to use it offline. Without a network connection, it pops up six or seven … Continue reading →

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On Photography

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Nick Matthews

I considered doing a 365 day photography project this year, but decided against doing so this year. While I’m currently on a good start for daily blogging, I suspect that adding daily photography would cause me to miss one, and … Continue reading →

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Post a day

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Nick Matthews

So far, I’ve managed a blog post every day this year. I’ve already posted more this month than I managed to post for all of last year. One of my goals this year is to have a blog post every … Continue reading →

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Tangled

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Nick Matthews

As the parent of a two year old, I don’t often get the chance to head out to the movies. Occasionally I get the chance when the little one is at Grandma and Grandpa’s, but today we took her out … Continue reading →

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Harperland: The Politics of Control

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Nick Matthews

While my selection of non-fiction is usually restricted to science-fiction, or philosophical literary texts, Lawrence Martin’s book Harperland: The Politics of Control was far too intriguing to pass up, especially since I took a media theory course last term. One … Continue reading →

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TV Review

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Nick Matthews

Here’s a brief listing of some of the television shows I watch, and ones in which I’ve lost all interest. Castle starring Nathan Fillion. This is my current favourite show. I always get the feeling that not only do the … Continue reading →

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Golubash, or Wine-Blood-War-Elegy

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Nick Matthews

This short story by Catherynne M. Valente is the final story of the Federations science fiction anthology, edited by John Joseph Adams. The anthology contains a diverse set of stories, but for me, Valente’s story is the most memorable. While … Continue reading →

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Huckleberry Finn

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Nick Matthews

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a novel first published by Mark Twain in 1884, is no stranger to controversy. It has been frequently challenged for it’s place in school curriculums, and public libraries. This book appears in several of the … Continue reading →

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Gaslight Dogs

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Nick Matthews

A short review of Gaslight Dogs, by Karin Lowachee. Continue reading →

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