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Mar 20Liked by Debra Esolen, Anthony Esolen

To harken back to a beloved hymn of the week, Be Thou My Vision…

One of my favorite CS Lewis essays is his “meditation in a toolshed,” as he discusses the difference between looking at and looking along. I think this link should work:

https://www.cutsinger.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/3_saints_1.pdf

And do you remember that old movie, The Enchanted Cottage, about the couple in love who look beautiful to one another, yet ordinary (or worse) to the world?

Thank you as always for this beautiful piece!

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Mar 20Liked by Debra Esolen, Anthony Esolen

Several years ago youth would respond to direction, instruction, admonsihment or praise --not with I hear what you are saying but rather with-- I see what you are saying. Perhaps a deeper level of insight?

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Mar 20Liked by Debra Esolen, Anthony Esolen

I have returned to college as a freshman using my GI Bill...at the age of 65! And, after 30 years as an AF chaplain, and now retired pastor. This daily blog is strengthening my resolve against a very "woke" English department...my major. Much thanks, Dr. Esolen.

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Mar 20Liked by Debra Esolen, Anthony Esolen

Very illuminating! And I loved that ending. Lol!

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