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THREADS OF TRUTH FROM ART & STORY • VOLUME 4 ISSUE 4 • WINTER 1999

An Inklings Tribute to C. S. Lewis

Original Fiction & Poetry • Book, Film & Theatre Reviews • And Much More! PLUS: Inklings Arts and Literary Calendar 1999 Writing & Poetry Contest Winners Volume 4, Issue 4 3 Inklings

© 1999 Paul Crosby. Used with permission. INKLINGS ARTS & LITERARY CALENDAR Design by KallieDesign by Vermeiren. Lion GET THE PICTURE On the Edge of an Overlook by Scott Kingry Story Tellers by Dixie J´Elder Coyote Morning by Sara Black Childhood by Judith Terry McCune Holding Seeds in Her Mouth by Carol Bell Recess by Beverly Saylor Blue-Notes and Vibration by Kristy Johnson Minstrel of the Dawn by Mike Catalano Upon Reading a Biography of C. S. Lewis by Barbara Parsons Linville 42-46 Poetry 22 27 31 31 32 33 37 39 40 Cover: McMahon © 1999. Jason by photo taken Used with permission. Volume 4 Issue 4 • Winter 1999 Volume 4 Issue Volume 4 Issue 4 • Winter 1999 Volume 4 Issue Orpheus Ascending Coyote Morning inner inner , poems by Bill West W W y Contest riting Contest oetr W P He Finally Danced by Keith Call Rabbits by Glenn Lucas LETTERS FROM THE UNDERGROUND Lost Letters of C. S. Lewis by Nancy Shideler Hicks CRITIC-AT-LARGE Confessions of a Non-Narnian by Scott Sawyer THE PROPHETIC IMAGINATION The Squatting, Smiling Incarnational Writer by Joy Sawyer Sacred Numbers reviewed by Joanna M. Weston by Sara Black by Janette L. MacDonald Stories 26 27 28 30 Columns 32 36 38 25 1999 Inklings & PoetryWriting Contest Winners Poetry by Wally Lamb by Mitch Albom , 101 Years of “Jack” by Terry W. Glaspey by Garrison Keillor Inklings to the Editor by Thomas Cahill poems by Donald Hall by Taylor Branch Retracing the Lion Prints: What Have the Works of C. S. Lewis Meant to You? Contributions by Joy Sawyer, Del Doughty, David Noller, Thom Mannarino, Peggy Gilbert, Jim Carroll, Eric Mataxis, Annie Quick, Sally Lloyd- Jones, Terry Lindvall, James Marshall, Laura Keith Wright, and Danita Geltner I Know This Much is True Books reviewed by Del Doughty A Wardrobe Grows in Brooklyn by Ramona April Garnes The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels reviewed by Del Doughty A Passon for Books reviewed by Del Doughty Wobegon Boy Parting the Waters: America in the King Years, 1954-63 reviewed by David William Frey Tuesdays With Morrie reviewed by James O’Donnell Without, reviewed by Joe Ricke LETTERS PUBLISHER’S NOTE Six Years of by Brad Hicks “I Didn’t Know Horror—Until Narnia” by Nancy Shideler Hicks “I Learned How to Think . . . and Think Some More” by Susan Adams Kauffman C. S. Lewis in the Outback by Chris Gilbert The Inklings of Oxford by Nancy Shideler Hicks Little Letters to Jack by Barbara Parsons Linville A Marked Soul: An Inklings Interview with Professor James Como by Chris Gilbert reviewed by Linda Urschel Book Reviews What’s Inside What’s 20 22 22 23 23 23 24 Recomended 25 5 6 8-13 8 9 14 16 17 18 An Inklings C. S. Lewis to Tribute An Inklings C. S. Lewis to Tribute FOUNDATION Living the Legacy DYSSEY O NSTITUTE I OSMIC C HE UMMER S :T 2001 EWIS TERNITY

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Lewis and his was shocked to hear of shocked was difficulties. your the problems encountered Clearly you that there is an audience for know Inklings delight I found rack and have read a few copies. and have rack I’m intrigued as are all of us monks. are We monks Catholic contemplative Roman whose retreat centers are also centers of spirituality, culture, and the arts. I I I R W life of faith and letters, one can read from regular contributor (J.C.your as that Speck) a writer her "first responsibility is to myself art."and my (Vol. 4:3, a Movie," "It's Just p. memory: 9) Please refresh my what is and her approach the difference between that of narcissist? I am not the average content to read the thoughts and exhorta- tions of one whose highest accountability is to herself.saying, by She continues "If I belief, or a offend someone with a word I it simply doesn't matter because it know hearthas come from my and is therefore sacred and true vision." Apparently, to my hurt or offense felt in the hearts of others J.C. to advance has no value under- Speck's standing of truth; at least not compared to the sacredness of heart. her own It is good to remember that among the many words about the heart,for the wise the Bible says one of all them is that it is "deceitful above things." any business might face but it is no fun any business might face when it happens. that is necessary this project afloat. to keep and skills for the leadership I will also pray necessary for the business end of things. I are weary, when you will pray and have wanders.faith when yours to you. Peace ed a needed boost to the Denver perform-the Denver ed a needed boost to ing arts. are pulling out you It sounds like of add my difficulties and I can only your good will be wishes and hope that you enormously the future. successful in problem was only financial. problem was Inklings We encourage your letters encourage to the editor.your We us Let thoughts, your know the rantings about or praises others.issue—or in this content print genuinely We every (or at least exerpts letter from each one). to Write 80203, us at [email protected]. or e-mail Inklings —Otto Peterson Indianapolis, Indiana . . . not the best I’ve pays $100 for fiction, . . . (but) at least as good as what I think my favorite article from your favorite I think my did an Barbara Linville so glad I was discovered your amazing magazine amazing your the at discovered last year and I was Cornerstone Festival Inklings I so delighted! I was only introduced to the so delighted! I was whole Inklings scene about three years ago. Since then, started a have a friend and I similar literary group that meets in my call “The we Pub.”basement which call We the “Imaginaryourselves Society” the in tradition of a name the Inklings having connotations. with several summer ‘98 issue (Vol. 4:2, What If? Sciene Fiction, Fantasy, and Other Worlds) Note, the Publisher’s was “The Death of Myth” (Brad Hicks, p. 5). I also thoroughly Hertenstein, the articles Mike enjoyed by Mary McDermott Shideler, and the inter- Canfield. Dave Bennett by view with Rod about the thing the most exciting Perhaps an original mod- that it contained issue was ern short story of I was science fiction! a lost artbeginning to think it was among Christians. The story done and well was thought-provoking read ever seemingly arbitrarily fills the pages of Analog and Asimov. introductory article to C. S. Space Lewis’s Journey: Ransom’d (“A Trilogy C. S. Space Trilogy,”Lewis’s p. 17). 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This “That’s enough. my stomach tightenedandsaid, of and asmallpart Hewas bleedingandhumiliated, inmy little-girlskin. uncomfortably andI shifted ing theghoulishcreaturesshave him, himandbrutalize sideby sidewithLucywatch- Ifound myself Edgy, the enemy camp. hewent to duringthe night, Then, I was suspicious butnotalarmed. andthewitch jubilant, meet withthewhitewitch andcameback sad, AndwhenAslanwent to shouldelicit. story me thepleasureagood Aslan’s mercytowards himinspiredin take themtothewhitewitch, with herwhitemagic. thanshe obvious withhisgood opponentandwas clearlystronger Aslanwas her Sunday-school lifehad taughtmethatallwould bewell. white, butmy young suburban, The white witch was chilling andhorrible, forbiddenfruit. my reading—thedelightof natureof reptitious power lentacertain tothe sur- This init. a bookwiththeword ‘witch’ Moreintriguelay inthefactthatmy parentsdidnotapprove of thing. buthewas onlyacharacter inabookandnotrealany- experience, was beautifuland Aslan, levelsdrew emotionandlongingfrommeatthedeepest thatIcould thelion, In thestory, and‘myth.’ ‘allegory’ Ididn’t Narnia. know horror—until by divine light. would eventually thestory beilluminated thatthedarkpieceof okay, would out thateverything turn Iknewfromthestart deemable evil. CHRONOLOGY: C.S.LEWIS A at the eclipse of unquenchable good initscollisionwithunre- unquenchable good at theeclipseof When EdmundWhen betrayed to hisbrotherand sistersby agreeing Ididn’t know aboutwords like Because Iwas young enough, htjie h einn oteed a osneo horror Ihadnosenseof that joinedthebeginningtoend. et oitiu,sml atro fillinginthedetails simply amatterof nointrigue, ment, even readingthatthebodyhadbeenfound—no baffle- like reading the last page of the murder mystery before themurder mystery of like readingthelastpage n h oe ftersreto a ott e Itwas was losttome. theresurrection and thepower of In essence, I read the end of the story beforetheclimax, thestory readtheend of I In essence, morning longbeforeIwas introducedtoGoodFriday.morning never for. hearthesecretthatIlonged erIwsbr,Icid Iwould never meethimand Icried; year Iwas born, Narnia. When Idiscovered When that Lewishaddiedthe Narnia. wardrobe that’s intoarealplace called thebridge ee odayn le Somewheretherereallyisa never toldanyone else: I was raisedinthechurch andexperiencedEaster conspiratorially andwhispertomewhathehad attemptrelateto howman’s imaginativethis esssays,stories, somehow,andletters criticism, literary uniquely, have nurtured N “I DIDN’T KNOWDIDN’T “I NARNIA”HORROR—UNTIL 1898 vrta hewould leanover over tea, and one day, Lewis, S. meet C. fantasizedthatIwould I there. because Iwanted sobadlytogo tobereal ber praying forNarnia Iremem- ing formeasachild. arnia openedthedoorintolong- arnia R The followingandoverThe womenaccountsmen all have from from who are U.S. the and deepl profoundly been cases most andin read, many while he was alive, posthumously Jack has become to millions more, a cherished friend. It is manyIt friend. cherished wasa he more, alive,while Jackmillions posthumously to become has Born onNovember29inBelfast,Ireland 1911 T A IGTHE ETRACING Returns toEnglandandattendsschoolatCherbourgHouse,Malvern,beginninginJanuary What have the works of C. S. Lewis meant to you? to meant Lewis S. C. of works the have What ages eleven andnine(inphoto). ages MandyandBrittany, daughters, Lewis’sreading was shesays, hermosttrea- landmarks, sured Oneof Denver. English compositionat UC- tor NancyShidelerHicksteaches Colo., From Arvada, landscape hasincreasinglyfamiliarlandmarks. my childhood longingshave becomerealandthe Indeed, posed tobe. wheretheback wall issup- thereisanentirecountry somehow, miraculously, init, tostuff my lifearetoo large of but whenthegriefs wardrobe, Itlookslike anordinary withinme. furniture iar pieceof unknowing afterknowing. ble—to have back toaplaceof gone impossi- The Anothermiracle. revealed tomy soulinbrilliantdetail. Jesus thathadits inonestupendous moment, power stolenfrom mewas suddenly, of story This aresolution. impossibility of andwrestledthroughthe thebody, walked throughthediscovery of themystery, Ihadbeentaken back tothebeginningof Good Friday. without noEastermorning is deathbeforeresurrection, There line: SuddenlyIunderstoodthestory was justlike Jesus. story This Jesus. newrevelation. theweight of that Isetthebookdown becauseof my soul. my heart, bursttolife inmy mind, hopecamealive andanewcategory again of cadaver That butdead. andwaiting forakiss, not magicallypreserved notaccidentallyburiedalive, been completelydead—notinacoma, Hopehad have Iexperiencedsuch glory. my firstchild, of at thebirth noteven Never since, towhichthe bottomlessdeep my soulhadsunk. Hopeandmiraclehadreached than deeper whiplash sentmereeling. Mychildish soulwas rent. sionment. thedisillu- Tears didn’t seemtotouch of thedepths where evilwins. drawn intoadarkplaceIhadnever beenbefore— been betrayed, Ihad afamiliarlandmark. withnohintof after hisdeathwas barren, wilderness The in themaretoopowerful anddarkforlittlehearts. Perhaps storieswithwitches Perhaps my parentshadbeenright. ness. much was going toofarintothedark- story This and foundnothing. Isearched hadbeentaken inonagloriousruse. along withthewitch, thatwould make melaughbecauseI, would prove hisdeathasham, that goodness torelocatesomestrongthreadof frantically trying hssldrvlto n agbetuho hope isnow afamil- solidrevelationThis andtangibletouch of thisravishing story It wasn’t untilalaterchildhood readingof whole?The laughing, glorious, Golden, And thenAslan. And thenthedawn. rereadthemostrecentpages, I inhorror. Lucy andIsattogether 1905 Family movesto“LittleLea”ontheoutskirtsofBelfast Narnia Inklings to her edi- B 1913 1908 Enters MalvernCollege,auniversitypreparatoryschool,inSeptember Inklings His mother, FlorenceLewis,diesofcanceron August 23;senttoschool atWynyard inWatford, Hertfordshire,England,inSepte privilege,then—andperhaps greatestuniquely Lewisyouthe which to wewith vignettes tribute share these canoffer—to ’ By Susan Adams Kauffman hn,and thinksomemore. think, how to And Ilearned andwas grateful. term Ipulled aConthemid- red notations. inky copy borecaffeinestainsand volumes of my 109-page of page mid-semester every By words upinmy collegiatedictionary. pausing frequentlytolook three essays, mud-wrestled my way throughthebook’s Over thenextfewweeks I sured myself. little paperback Ireas- by achildren’s writer,” Man, Abolition of treatise oneducationandmorality, HeassignedLewis’s conviction enough?” Are faithand lives/He lives withinmy heart.’ “‘You askmehow Iknow he mused, to bemy professorrosetothepodiumand classaslight, out whoturned gentleman stodgy-looking Onthe firstday of 301. freshman Inaively signedupforPhilosophy Asacollege behind—but notforlong. itsAslan. anditsdazzlingspells, Narnia fieldsto porch swingsandthroughchiggery Together on we floated home withme. Lewis outatthefrontdeskandtookhim andtheWardrobeThe Witch, Ifinishedthefirstchapter of .” . . happened tothemwhentheywere sent isaboutsomethingthat story This and Lucy. Edmund, Susan, whose nameswere Peter, “Oncetherewere fourchildren the words, attention couldhave priedmy eyesfrom other bookscolorfullyvyingformy scatteredwith norafloor rash, Ididn’t care. though, day, That white nine-year-old legs. carpet’s bristlyshagchafed my andthe vinyl bean-bagchair, skin stuck like ducttapetothe I “I LEARNED HOWLEARNED “I TOMORE” SOME THINK AND . . . THINK oa irr.Mydamp local library. our of onthefloor usual, as Isprawled, ber thongs, halter topandmolded-rub- a Wearing denimcut-offs, tance onasummerday in‘73. Lewis’s acquain- S. first madeC. Lewis alsoshowed upinfreshman upandleftLewis grew I Years later, skin- Neither humidheat, L each intoeach Lewis’s places great Aslan,lion, called o oeok “A skinny for homework. ION thenchecked , The Lion, y affectedLewis,y simplybyS. workswarmlyas C. “Jack.”the friends of known his was so to he Andto as away The 1914 I metaphorical tions. statusquoexplana- reaching forsimplistic, toresist Iwillbechallenged be certain Ican Isitdown When toreadLewis, sion. logicalconclu- thought throughtoitstruly tofollow a necessary time andenergy expendthe Lewisoncesaid, Few people, appreciation forbothreasonandparadox. writingshaveallegorical sparked non-fictionand inmean Hisessays, onlys.” new “if childhood imaginationtonewpossibilities, could turn acowardcould turn intoaking. Itwas aplacewherestanding up toabully and andexpensive tennisshoesdidn’t. thingslike popularity, stars, gold foronce, where, mattered, andcourage andloyalty, like goodness, becameaplacewherethings Narnia Butmostimportantly, one outsidemy own frontdoor. es andgiantswithanappetiteforsmallchildren. magic—scheming witch- magiciansandblack-hearted creaking doorlurked thedarksideof Behindevery too. adventure and danger, Itwas aworld of Anditwas aworld of danced. enchantment andastonishingbeauty. moved, andtreeslived, andrivers, therocks, itself, ueoswy.Hisrichly-textured, numerous ways. op Ishouldhave seenhimcoming comp. sabyo ih,Iblee nta lc,i t osblt n rms.Istilldo. initspossibilityand promise. Ibelieved inthatplace, eight, As aboy of becameformeasvivid andtangible aworld Narnia asthe During thosemanynights, P hn ndyoe my professordis- onday one, when, Moves toSurreyandistutoredbyW.T. Kirkpatrick(“TheGreatKnock”) on my own. ovdhrefadters fus andtherestof solved herself eto ora oeo hisworks went ontoreadmoreof into tearsreminiscingabouther teacher’s fondnessforJack and ododdy spnplo “that olddays aspenpalof good Lewis hasenriched my lifein Great Divorce Great rlin,psint ol Jack passionate soul, brilliant, by Joy ei. Shehandedoutasyl- Lewis.” Night andOtherEssays labus listing Chronicles of Narnia Narnia of Chronicles hzd,weetekndmwsrldb eeietLo,wheretheland by abeneficentLion, wherethekingdomwas ruled phized), Aworld whereanimalstalked (even philoso- doorway intoanother world. cardsIcouldnever theflash seemto memorize—andpassedthrougha rate, thehightardy thelow mathscores, schoolwork, of the day—the drudgeries Narnia readtome eight, whenIwas aboy of t was my motherwho, , Till We Faces Have RINTS “higher up and further in.” andfurther up “higher o n oreeyeeig Ileftbehindtheheatandconfusionof For evening, onehourevery . . I grew tosharemy grew I . The World’s Last opened my , Surprised and The Thom MannarinoisaPh.Dcandidate inEnglishThom hns ak foreverything. Jack, Thanks, Ireplied. too,” you forafriendback then, “Iwould have chosen Lewis.” S. especially C. loved tosithighinatreeandreadforhours, “I Michelle recentlytoldme, was alittlegirl,” God—and I “When poetry, have friends. becomeinseparable music, ests—writing, we’ve sharedmanymoreinter- Since then, and comparingnotesonfamiliarwritings. wherewe satIndian-stylesippingtea andontothe floor, hisshelf We emptied Lewisoff hisbooks!” I’ve readmostof favorite. “He’s my her running row. sheexclaimed, down myfinger “Lewis” Lewis!” S. “C. she towardgravitated my living roomlibrary. Immediately, inforicedtea. Michelle, Iinvited aneighbor, One lazyafternoon, akindredspirit. withthediscovery of again: at Florida StateUniversity inTallahasseeat Florida ieyasao Lewisgiftedmeyet Five yearsago, 1910 frosty winternights. frosty hotwaterfashioned bottleson andswears byold- sconesat orders Starbuck’s, cream, takes herteawith Kauffman Inklings I oo fLewis’s Anglicism, n honorof Attends CampbellCollege editor SusanAdams 1916 The Chronicles Of The Chronicles B mber Reads B

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But in the spires of Oxford and in the sentences of Perelandra Beauty, Otherness, the awesome the dumbstriking Presence of God. and book review editor for , which, he wrote, “baptized” his imagination; later imagination; “baptized” his he wrote, , which, Del Doughty is assistant professor of As an added blessing, Greek Orthodox a Screwtape English at Huntington College in Indiana English mber style, C. S. atten- captured my Lewis has never tion. confess, I must get of page past two I can’t most of his stuff is making me unless someone read it, Cleese although I did once hear John read couldn’t wait to read it. wait couldn’t The story that Lewis feelings so well. my telling expressed was experience. about Lewis But I do get excited for me; his works when people summarize when, for example, a friend of adult mine in class came up to me several School Sunday years ago and told me about pally sartorial. (There, it.) A tattered said I have I often wear jacket tweed three-button brown point.illustrates my In fact, summer of in the ‘98 I attended the C. S. Lewis Foundation’s Centenary England and sported Celebration in that very jacket, to the goggle-eyed much admiration of Lewis fans from aesthetically sensitive everywhere. surname who took a shine to my tore the nun and during an uninspired lecture from me jacket at St. Church, Mary’s Cambridge, up stitched the ragged lining, and Lewis the jacket welding together mind forever. in my But I do not mean to be entirely flippant here. My attraction to might call a Lewisian aesthetic—to the what we beauty of Oxford, its pubs and chapels, and to and profound Englishness— tweediness Lewis’s A T Phantastes Mere Attends Campbell College in Ireland College Campbell Attends allowed 1910 1910 books I was , book each B ometime in late ometime in I adolescence the encountered of fiction mind C. S. Lewis. I read Narnia Mere Christianity Reads George MacDonald’s George MacDonald’s Reads for nonprofit organizations. This book clicked with me and, This book clicked From the the From Chronicles of Narnia 1916 1916 the more and compelling me to read more of blend of this wonderful symbol, fiction, mysticism, and adventure. on and on, drawn reading nearly everything Lewis wrote, sponging it someone up because I had discovered of much who could put in words the complexity and mystery of the faith I to embrace. coming was His writing the gossamertook me to places where that separateswhat is present in this from the promise ofworld the other seems to disappear altogether. He took me to “thin” as any good places Celtic storyteller might do. S Mere Christianity. agency. and realized immediately that Lewis was not your and realized immediately that Lewis was provides organizational management organizational provides and retreats B he fog had lifted for me, when at age fifteen, I happened on a copy of in the most profound way, set me free. I had already read Screwtape provided to my young faith. young to my provided Now, at forty, I need to find time to Poet and freelance Gilbert, writer Peggy Poet from Nyack, New York, Whether the image is of risen Aslan calling forth the from his flowers Relief, a refugee resettlement grams development forgrams World development Recently, of I am challenged to revisit much the empowerment that York, is the director of new pro- footsteps, choosing or the courageous Reepicheep and entirely approachable the waterfall,to pass beyond the hori- sailing toward Treader or the Dawn zon, to call me “higher up and continue and characters metaphors Lewis’s farther in” the myth, to a journey that weaves the symbol, and the mystery surprising encounter of and always into a joyful the Divine. James Marshall,James from Nyack, New run-of-the-mill Christian evangelical: read, legalist. So, me to put logic around the faith many in my circle ofme to put logic around the faith many in my Christian associates insist- to God. the only approach ed was walk thinking and my Lewis liberated my none other. with God like Christianity again the theologyreturn me to Lewis roots and rediscover to my that allowed a belief I could have know in God both intellectual and based that was on faith. Lewis made it mere and I he used that why often wondered word: God intended the Maybe Christian journey to be a far simpler, thing than what so less muddled it out to be. many make T Moves to Surrey and is tutored by W.T. Kirkpatrick (“The Great Knock”) (“The Kirkpatrick by W.T. is tutored to Surrey and Moves 1914 1914 B The Great has been a great B in particular has been Screwtape of his junior high school. His mother, Florence Lewis, dies of cancer on August 23; sent to school at Wynyard in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, in Septe England, Hertfordshire, in Watford, at Wynyard to school 23; sent August on cancer of dies Lewis, Florence mother, His foothold). source of guidance for (this) soldier writer and former resident, Denver 1908 1908 an enemy foothold (or a potential an enemy columnist Joy Sawyer,columnist Joy poet, author, on the front line. e (Lewis) sure has and continues to be a e (Lewis) sure has and continues most helpful and important mentor to me. The Screwtape Letters better guidance for me (as a Christian) was.than any therapist ever insight Lewis’s RINTS Inklings God) and helped me, many a time, to undercut Inklings opened in previews, Nigel beloved with the B P often demoted the enemy’s tactics (thanks be to often demoted the enemy’s Danita Geltner is a visual artist in New York City. Danita Geltner is a visual artist in New York and Ph.D candidate, resides in Denver, Colorado. : Lewis at his most hallucinogenic. confess: But I must erhaps it’s because I grew because I ping-pong pad- up switching erhaps it’s dle from hand to hand, depending upon whom I was for me,playing—but the genius of C. S. Lewis lies in his ambidexterity. With one hand, he writes theoretical trea- dialectic oftises with the devastating an academic. Ping. into ‘Satan’s thinking’into ‘Satan’s has ways and into the enemy’s Shadowlands David Noller, David ack? Well,ack? of course, the Narnia for sheer enchantment tales is personal favorite rate right up there—but my Divorce anything he life as I am by Lewis’s I am just as fascinated by now teaches at NYU in Albany.now ping-pong champion He was ION Enters Malvern College, a university preparatory school, in September school, preparatory a university Malvern College, Enters H So, Lewis story: favorite my in living husband) and I were Scotty (my L wrote. Writers’ biographies to explain. hard grab me in a way London when Lewis.Hawthorne playing I can remember sitting in that darkened, plush English theater, amazed at the laughter that erupted from the audience at odd moments of the play. this: What was I soon realized the British knew Lewis—knew his strengths, foibles, relishing odd mannerisms—and were a good-naturedcertain roast of they would illuminating moments like an old friend. just another writer to them; He wasn’t an integral, he was part ofbeloved their literary culture. to be part of It felt wonderful a him so. cherished who crowd A small slice of indeed. heaven 1913 1913 Then, with the other, and paper to craft beautiful alterna- the pen he reverses of worlds tive pure story. Pong. his talents as a popular I freely admit that theologian, of a scholar literature, of and a weaver and a foot!) are all, hands two that’s a minute, fantasy (wait arguably, the surpassed by individually ofwork others. This of does not diminish for me the fact that I know no one else who did, does, or could write so masterfully with both hands (and foot) at once. point. Game I P Family moves to “Little Lea” on the outskirts of Belfast outskirts on the Lea” to “Little moves Family B 1905 1905 insightful words. Jim Carroll resides in Thanks, Jim, for your that it really matters). Pennsylvania, and we’re not His work gave me a sense of gave His work quite sure (not what he does mentor. I’m sure others would agree and have said with a sigh at agree and have having a special gifted friend and having certain times, knew”. “Jack to millions of pilgrims. fellow . S. a master at the craft of Lewis was others.writing but so are a few He for the had a distinct sympathy human lot, but then this can be found elsewhere also. a thoughtful He was

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1898 1898 10 and attends school at Cherbourg House, Malvern, beginning in January Malvern, beginning House, at Cherbourg school and attends Volume 4, Issue 4 13 Inklings Inklings Continued B ybe that’s because it is because it ybe that’s Publishing in Connecticut. Assumes duties as tutor at University duties as Assumes away. Ma Returns to University College; publishes College; University to Returns 1924 1924 Reader’s Digest Digest Reader’s Sally Lloyd-Jones is children’s publisher for is children’s Sally Lloyd-Jones 1919 1919 hen I think ofhen I think C. S. Lewis I think of wherever bloomed flowers and how in the snow footprints Aslan. of I think His His feet trod. I think of not safe, the Lion who is I think of ofthe wildness God. our When I think of C. S. I Lewis Wounded in action in April in in action Wounded I love C.I love S. expect.you what say because he doesn’t Lewis He turns your 1918 1918 think of of Aslan and feeling of and the wonderful being a child a kind ofand being a hero— having a hero. grown of. out not something I’ve It’s do. I hope I never breath your head and takes expectations on their the Truth. footprints of trace in his writing you because it’s Maybe the Lion—and the earth, touch His feet wherever He turns to spring. winter W ember; goes to the front in November in the front to goes ember; . . B Jones. These Takes a First in English Language and Literature in the Honour School in the Honour Literature and in English Language a First Takes singer for the Annie Quick, The Lion, the The Great City, is a song- writer and lead band Stickman from New York Blinding Bright lyrics taken were from their album 1923 1923 ewis has been a greatewis has been influence on me since dad my when age five read me the Wardrobe Witch, and . L My imagination’s landscape has been great- landscape has been My imagination’s ly formed the Narnia by all Chronicles and of fiction. Lewis’s “Solid Ground” was book written about Lewis’s Divorce “Solid Ground” Annie Quick by hand and guide me my not take will you day through this blinding-bright just wakened eyes have since my not used to seeing light this way they’re these streets raise me through you won’t to slumber: feet are accustomed my on shadows there walking tender against solid groundnow such been wakened I’ve dreaming from my hand on my touch your by been wakened I’ve dreaming from my kisses your by ears are hearing interpret what my for me so clear I’m lost in the sound music senses are not yet strong my strong enough to bear this beauty been wakened I’ve dreaming from my hand on my touch your by been wakened I’ve dreaming from my kisses your by of the lay know I don’t land love’s wide deep or how how know I don’t far are its borders how know I don’t eyes high to lift my how know I don’t former fic- ewis has most affected me in an indirect way. Though at certain points in order,” she says. Takes a First in Greats (classics and philosophy) and awarded the B.A and awarded philosophy) and in Greats (classics a First Takes by Sheldon (Van) by Inklings’ Laura Keith Wright, from 1922 1922 B roles of wife, friend, editor, financial planner, exerciser, But if I had to point out the er, reader, cook, housekeeper, Denver, is A Severe Mercy tion editor. She is recently mar- writer, marketer, project manag- hiker .hiker . . “not necessarily in that ried and attempting to juggle the ried and attempting to juggle time I came to lucid realizations time I came to lucid he authored,directly from books I he the impact by most touched was Davy, and had on Van and they on he—and thus me. Their story, told in Vanauken himself,Vanauken includes corre- and the two spondence between Lewis, time with and parallels Jack’s Davidman,Joy his later-life, short- wife and friend.lived The letters from Lewis, to initially in response quest for Christianity, the couple’s and then more and more simply as other friends who cared for each deeply and honestly, made Lewis more human to me—real and com- passionate. Because the friendship and Van primarily between was Lewis, me a picture of it gave a rare, male friendship with integrity. strongest influence from their exchange, the thoughts on it was time and eternity. It is hard to reading the exchange describe how made me feel, their but somehow description tugged at the part of me that is good and longs for something greater. a catalyst It was for change: previously, I wasn’ t particularly was appeal- sure heaven ing. Of late, desire for ‘home’ my knew has an intensity I never before. L , RINTS Nelson. P Laughter: Dr. Terry at Regent C. S. Lewis Surprised By University in University the author of published by B A Study of the Virginia. He is Comic World of Lindvall teaches Lindvall Begins studies at University College, Oxford, in April; commissioned a second lieutenant in the Somerset Light Infantry in Sept Infantry Light Somerset in the lieutenant a second commissioned April; in Oxford, College, at University studies Begins ION Christians. friends and fellow licking and lively group of and lively licking L —C. Lewis S. 1917 1917 who introduced me to such a rol- who introduced me to such Lewis also defined for me, too well, Lastly, the sources of revealed Lewis Takes a First in Honour Moderations (midway examinations) in Honour Moderations a First Takes wineskin. Thus I toast the host, Lewis, along the way, hosts like where cheerful George Herbert, Austin, Jane Jerusalem, and into many merry inns cially, G. K. Chesterton, their poured MacDonald, Spenser, Rabelais and, espe- his light, journey my and led me on to my most besetting sin:my flippancy. It is a delicious habit for academics,wickedly and not let me escape its fieryLewis would wages additional witticism. with an Even me out of can not keep jokes the consequences of disobedience to God or falling short of neighbors. wife or my my loving laughter Lewis persuaded me that my soul. as my needs sanctification as much Congregationalist, an odd Methodist, and, of course, an Episcopalian, found our- comfortable emerging from our selves rooms into the great hall of one faith in Christ.one Lord Jesus Lewis served as the bib- us engineer in showing own God’s lical blueprint of company an unlikely such of Chaucerian pilgrims, mere all on our to Canterburyway to repent of our sins God,and worship with very dif- but each ferent stories to tell. intoxicating vintage leaky wines into my intoxicating 1920 1920 shows), “If good novels are comments on are very good stories (which life, much rarer) are actually additions certain like to life; they give, rare never had sensations we dreams, that enlargebefore, our conception of of the range possible experience.” ther than the influence of the par- my Holy Scriptures and ents (okay, the old and maybe Bulwinkle and Rocky

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my thoughts have been unmade and have thoughts my the writings ofremade by C. S. Lewis. This Oxford don and grand apologist of the invaded the Christian faith quietly occupied territory of up mind and set my to infiltration that worked a subversive and rattle those unexamined con- shake thinking. lurking in my ventions vision of that remains Church Christ’s in doctrine,remarkably evangelical was out in the founding ofplayed Regent in Virginia,University where I teach. A ofmotley orthodox fellowship original faculty, a including Catholic,Roman a Pentecostal black woman, a (white) Presbyterian, a Southern Baptist, a

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O Inklings Volume 4, Issue 4 Issue 4, Volume Inklings Inklings Volume 4, Issue 4 Issue 4, Volume Inklings claimed MacDonald was quoted in every book he subsequently published published subsequently he book in every was quoted MacDonald claimed 12 under the pseudonym Clive Hamilton the pseudonym under Spirits in Bondage in Bondage Spirits College 1925 Elected Fellow in English Language and Literature at Magdalen College, Oxford 1926 Publishes Dymer under pseudonym Clive Hamilton 1929 His father, Albert J. Lewis, dies in Belfast; becomes a theist but not a Christian 1931 Confesses belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and becomes a regular communicant in the Church of England 1933 Publishes The Pilgrim’s Regress: An Allegorical Apology for Christianity, Reason and Romanticism under his own name, dropping his psuedonym forever 1936 Publishes The Allegory of Love: A Study in Medieval Tradition 1938 Publishes Out of the Silent Planet, the first book in his Continued immediate reality and reversing the order of Narnia, held special attraction for me. to suburban and urban lives made richer of a meaningless popular culture. I found Small but courageous, he was jealous for by the Lewis imperative to evangelize and in all of his writing a wonderful perspec- the cause of Aslan to the point of risking humanize our local communities. tive: Heaven was the original, all else was a of his life and especially prone to dignify- It has been twenty years since that reflection, even a shadow of that reality. ing everyone with reminders of their rela- time in the community of Saint C. S. The value of an idea was measured by tionship to the true Lord of Narnia. This Things could not be more opposite. In C. S. Lewis in the Outback how well it represented the higher reality, is what my own soul still resonates to; New York, a rigid, towering, angular land- which was not our own invention. Reepicheep told me something of my own scape and social institutions with powerful Twelve of us lived and technologies that intimidate the he Wanaaring Road is signposted at a left fork off a ragged blacktop strip worked and studied together at human spirit differ drastically Cornerstone Community in Hardly a lecture failed to be enriched by from the oceanic plains and 1979. At Pera Bore we sat under parochial pioneering communi- that passes for a road westward from the town of Bourke. This is the eastern the inspiration of this man, the ideas of Lewis. The attraction was ties of the outback. Here, C. S. T learned in the literature of nearly Lewis, more than any other the sum of human civilization. I writer, fires my imagination on gateway to the Australian outback. Trees are stunted and drought-hardy with leath- began to learn what robust ques- his bigness of thought, transcending the what it means to be truly human.

by Chris Gilbert tioning faith is and to listen to He makes me pay attention now. the longings of what he called immediate reality and reversing the My own experience is that the ery leaves hanging like clusters of scimitars, blue-green and gray-green, soft on the the true self. “If I find in myself other world is always imminent a desire which no experience in order of a meaningless popular culture. and sometimes breaks in—even this world can satisfy, the most in New York City, on Wall Street, eyes. Saltbush and clumped grasses make silver and tan cover over a crusted red- probable explanation is that I and in the subways. And I hear was made for another,” said Lewis in his destiny. him still: apologia, Mere Christianity. On the edge of the desert, where the “If I find in myself a desire which no ochre alluvium. The road descends gently from light scrub cover on a red-soil But I must confess, for all the accent night sky bedazzled us, the C. S. Lewis fan- experience in this world can satisfy, the on theology, apologetics, biblical study and tasies fired our imaginations with fresh most probable explanation is that I was practical work in community, my core the- meaning for our lives. This enthusiasm we made for another world.” B ridge to become a cream-clay causeway across a black-soil flood plain silted by the ological beliefs were shaped most pro- shared with the local children of Bourke, foundly by the Narnia tales, the seven- many of them Aboriginal, in a weekly Freelance writer Chris Gilbert’s work has been book series for children. In Letters to after-school club. The stage backdrop we published in both Australian and American Darling River. We are entering C. S. Lewis country. Children, Lewis remarked: “Anyone in our painted directly from the Pan edition cover magazines. He is currently writing a memior world who devotes his whole life to seek- of The Magician’s Nephew: Polly and Digory about growing up Australian and the unique ing heaven will be like [Reepicheep in astride the flying horse above the land of spirituality that shapes Christian faith down his was once the wild west of “Like all solitudes it was, indeed, brushwood sheds. We converted a chicken under. Australian white settlement on the haunted: but not by an anthropomorphic house into a kitchen/dining room and Voyage of the Dawn Treader].” Narnia. Most of us in the class of ‘79 Tedge of the desert, the last frontier. Deity, rather by the wholly inscrutable to turned a century-old school house into a Reepicheep, the swashbuckling mouse moved on from Fort Bourke Station, back Paddle steamers and outlaws once fre- which man and his life remain eternally lecture hall and library/study. We killed our quented these parts. Only Antarctica irrelevant. And beyond this ocean was own animals for beef and mutton. would be more remote from Oxford, space itself . . . Mere bigness and loneli- Electrical power was diesel-generated and England. How did the little-traveled Lewis ness overbore.” ceased at 10 p.m. Everything was pioneer- know what it is like to stand on the vast Still, there is a better reason why I call ing, including the growing of irrigated cot- I have measured out plains of the Australian outback? Speaking this Lewis country. Five miles from the ton. Half a day was spent in the fields, the from the midst of an ocean in Perelandra, fork over the dusty corrugations of the other half in the school house. And we my life in coffee spoons. ] T.S. Eliot he articulates what I have come to know Wanaaring Road is Fort Bourke Station pursued a theology from Christian experi- as an “outback experience.” and the Pera Bore homestead. For twenty ence that made sense in the world we years it has been a knew. campus for a rad- Pride of place on the library shelves ical experiment in was C. S. Lewis. The Great Divorce, The Ditto. ] Peaberry Coffee Christian lifestyle Chronicles of Narnia, the space trilogy, and training known as of course, Mere Christianity. There were his Cornerstone various essays and The Problem of Pain, Community. Miracles, Letters to Malcolm, and most pre- Here, from its cious of all was a cassette recording of the beginnings, I man himself made in 1962 by the came to enjoy the Cornerstone Director while sitting in on a Volume 4, Issue 4 Inklings writings of an lecture at Cambridge University. George Englishman we MacDonald’s books also abounded on the often called Saint shelves because of Lewis’s influence. C. S.. Most of us came to Fort Bourke disil- What was the lusioned with youth culture’s “flower appeal of this power” psychedelic answers to existential Oxford don to pain. Some, including me, found the late teens, early excesses of Christian fundamentalism and twenties Aussies the dominant ideologies of East and West who left the cities abhorrent. The writings of C. S. Lewis for the desert to strengthened and enlarged our imagina- re-think the directions and gave us hope that, by using our tion of their minds, we might find a reasonable truth 1414 lives? We lived in about the life before us. 1515 rough huts and Hardly a lecture failed to be enriched Exquisite espessos, consummate coffees. Eight metro locations. Aussie writer Chris Gilbert and his newlywed wife, former Inklings old caravans shel- by the ideas of Lewis. The attraction was editor, Jo Kadlecek, live in New York City. tered under his bigness of thought, transcending the Inklings Volume 4, Issue 4 Volume 4, Issue 4 17 Inklings Inklings Continued from his Publishes Continued on page 21 . “It was when I was happiest 1942 1942 Beyond Personality Beyond Christian Behaviour Christian Publishes Publishes Till We Have Faces Till We ideals into lies,ideals into a sense of but there is always sprung.” the truth they have which from To way,put it another argued that God Tolkien of speaks fragments always truth through the minds of myth-makers. poets and Lewis idea and in the course this intrigued by was ofbrought up the theme the conversation of atonement. the death of how with understanding had long struggled Lewis 2,000 years agoSomeone Else almost could on his present life. any impact have Tolkien suggestedthat the concept of was myth theme as well. into this deeply woven The that,only difference being in the atonement of Christ, God himselfimages real men and real his- he used were and the is the poet —what? I didn’t know, but I longed for it in the best know, —what? I didn’t ).” The inconsolable secret. The longing that reaches ).” The inconsolable secret. 1944 1944 to freedom and new adventures rising just when we thought our last dream rising just when we thought and new adventures to freedom had died. Further up, Jack. Further in. one of your angelic creatures says, “The Great Dance . . . Dance . says, “The Great one of your angelic creatures How I laughed at that line. It clicked and clattered through How I laughed at that line. It clicked and clattered something B 9 8 A Your words to the invented Malcolm: words Your “I dance like a centipede with “The sense that in this universe we are treated as strangers, the as strangers, treated “The sense that in this universe we are Perelandra, Perelandra, OCTOBER OCTOBER result was a most result was The Weight of GloryThe Weight of times, like Psyche in Dear Jack, wooden legs.” Dear Jack, to bring some response, longing to be acknowledged, to meet with some is part of our inconsolable secret chasm that yawns between us and reality, ( the depths, as though water itself should to the skies, that wells up from understand what it meant. Why the terrible loneliness in thirst. But I didn’t from that I was cut off the midst of people who loved me? Why the sense something— on the up there were that I longed most. It was on happy days when we The colour and the smell . . . And because it hills . . . Do you remember? else there Somewhere was so beautiful, it set me longing, always longing. of it . . . The sweetest thing in all my life has been the long- must be more the beauty came all the Mountain, to find the place where ing—to reach Jack—the signpost pointing showed me what longing was for, You from.” poems, Hopkins’ fresh-firecoal bright little dances, straight up, Boccherini’s came from point there, exact words, insights, Williams’ wit, Hugo’s Austen’s all the beauty comes from. place where there—the my mind with all those peglegs like drumsticks tapping “Dixie” on the Dance, often. At the end But you mentioned The Dance, The Great floor. of we did not was no time when always. There before has begun from The dance which we dance is at the cen- His face as now. before rejoice the made. Blessed be He!” Before and for the dance all things were tre walls gave way for me, and rigid time’s trumpet blast of those words, “All is meaningless, sprawled space suddenly wheeled about a center. “The dance is at the cen- is the centre.” [God] is, there “Where centre.” to Malcolm and to us were last words too. Your too, Jack. You, You, tre.” the same yet not the same about Heaven. “Then the new earthand sky, as these, will rise in us as we have risen in Christ. And once again . . . and the lights and shadows move will sing and the waters flow, the birds the hills, and the faces of our friends laugh upon us with amazed across not true, Guesses, of course, only guesses. If they are recognition. guess- you left us. No more something better will be.” A few weeks later, And those wooden found that splendid center. You’ve es for you now. transformed,centipede legs are tripping the light fantastic, full of felicity and grace. Begins a series of over twenty radio talks on the BBC on talks radio twenty of over series a Begins , and the BBC radio lectures entitled lectures entitled BBC radio , and the ....The ....The 1941 1941 Nonetheless, Barfield, was it along and interrupting dogmatic pro- his most nouncements evening, and contentious amusing on which have would dropped in he had an outsider meeting ofthought it a enemies hurling fell their guns.” before drawing deadly insults and Dyson,with Tolkien greatly who was cross his last Jack responsible for helping hurdle into Christianity. was The vehicle that of myth. Myths and mythology had childhood,delighted Lewis since but in his lies, were mind myths and therefore worth- less; challenged this belief. Tolkien “Myths are not lies,” he asserted. “Man comes from his that man draws God and it is from God ultimate ideals.pervert may Man those The Abolition of Man Abolition The 5 Written in 1998 by Barbara Parsons Linville OCTOBER Little Letters to Jack It’s nearly here. Your hundredth birthday. People have birthday. hundredth Your nearly here. It’s Dear Jack, ).” I was still a neophyte in the world of thought when I first ).” I was still a neophyte in the world of thought when

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been celebrating all year long, and who knows how many semi- been celebrating all year long, and who knows how Another sideline participant of the It was never easy to risk. You can imagine, then, what it was like for me can imagine, then, It was never easy to risk. You Have been thinking much about your marriage to Joy, the strangeness Joy, Have been thinking much about your marriage to ; begins lectures on Christianity to members of the Royal Air Force Royal of the to members on Christianity lectures ; begins C 29, yet to fall on November and memorials are nars, conferences, that gives us a vivid impression of impression us a vivid that gives another member:frequent Inklings Hugo Dyson. the impres- who “gives a man Dyson was sion of being made ofpours himself silver: quick of room on a cataract into a he and gestures, words are caught up and you plunge, after the first in the stream—but it is exhilarating.” Barfield.group Owen was He and Lewis had the longest-standing relationship of any in the group Warnie, (except of course) to their reactionarydating back undergrad- uate days. us this rousing tes- gives Tolkien timony of Barfield one night at the B & B: man who can Barfield is the only “Owen C.tackle S., making him define everything, OCTOBER OCTOBER Dear Jack, as an adult to stumble into Narnia with Lucy and Edmund and Susan along Aslan—who was neither and Peter and all the others, and to stand before tame nor safe—and to come away with a sense of purpose. Out into the world risking, teaching, risking, writing, risking—tak- I went—building relationships, the expectancy of took on The word Aslan sent. Adventure! ing the adventure finding a gift tied with golden bows, a gift with my name on it. Inside the box Others Some to joy. Some led to discovery. maps showing untried roads. were did not turninto the dungeons and past the drag- out well at all, but led down never final. And ons of my own fears. But loss and pain and the dark are doors leading out hidden are either slain or die of old age. There dragons are Dear Jack, it. Could you have guessed of its beginnings, the even stranger fulfillment of out of season, the what lay ahead? The surprises of a newlywed experienced wit, bright flash of shared quiet conversations of settled married people, the “Her mind was said of her afterward, the pain, the parting? You cancer, Joy’s Passion, tendernesslithe and quick and muscular as a leopard. and pain all equally unable to disarm of cant or slush; were the first whiff it. It scented you knew what was happening ( then sprang, and knocked you over before Grief Observed a woman described in such terms those lines. I had never heard before read up in me to be that kind of per- rose Desire and never since, for that matter. agile and mentally muscles, to grow my cerebral son. I wanted to exercise art, music, languages, history, philosophy, theology, swift in classical literature, or whatever else might arise and shine. All that startled than twenty me more Growth life is still there. Joy’s you kindled through years ago, Jack. The desire started and has branched out in every with something as small as a seed is fashion. And, happiness beyond happiness, there mustard-bush direction, deeper cavernsdelve, always, always, always. to to discover, still more the day itself? How uncomfortable of you would have been with all the words of it—you who thought praise and gratitude, all the flurry and the fol-de-rol you works should be studied, but not their authors. The Personal Heresy, great a often before nonsense. And yet, how called such attention. Bardolatrous or Charles or Dyson or must you or Tollers in your rooms, crackling fire Keats, Johnson? Barfield have pulled out this bit or that about Shelly, , the second book in his Science Trilogy; publishes publishes Trilogy; in his Science book , the second The Problem of Pain of Problem The Perelandra Publishes Publishes by Williams. by 1940 1940 Publishes Publishes 1943 1943

Rehabilitations and Other Essays and Other Rehabilitations The Place of the Lion On the other hand, contri- Warnie’s aged, and perhaps most importantly, ofrecorded the events many meetings in his personal journal. an entry It is such in the mail. Once again, Lewis had found friend with whom to com- a like-minded ofpare poetry and discuss his love Celtic mythology. They corresponded mail by until Williams’ publishing firm relo- was cated to Oxford because of the war. This man whom Lewis immediately welcomed into the group one as an old friend was met. had never whom Tolkien Williams turned more than a bump for out to be Tolkien. opinion, In Tolkien’s he and quite the same after this never Lewis were sudden apparition. While Williams liked work,and admired Tolkien’s nei- Tolkien nor understood most ofther liked what Williams wrote. Although Williams’ fasci- nation with T. S. writings failed to Eliot’s impact the groupas a whole, at last Williams had a circle of peers with whom to argue and discuss as equals. Williams’ contributions to the group numer- were ous: passionate about writing, he was he ability to defend possessed an unusual both sides of any argument, and he dis- an amazing gift for memorizing played spectrumand quoting a vast of poetry and prose. more domes- butions to the Inklings were tic in nature. He supported Jack, provided the end by humor (usually well-marinated of most evenings), critiqued and encour- reading Their letters of affirmation nearly crossed

, with E. M. W. Tillyard; publishes publishes Tillyard; M. W. E. , with The Eagle and Child pub in Oxford, affectionately called “The Bird and The Eagle and Child pub in Oxford, affectionately Baby” by Lewis and his writing friends, the “Inklings.” at the same time Lewis was

Oxford Oxford In the spring Volume 1:1, the premeire issue released in March included on walks and pub visits with the Lewis brothers: (as C.Jack S. had preferred to be called since childhood) and Warnie (Major Warner Lewis). had Warnie to himself had Jack almost exclusively since childhood, intro- and Tolkien’s a bit of duction was a bump for the affa- ble brother. But time and friendship soothed the intru- sion, and the three became good friends. of 1936,soon-to-be Inkling, another Charles Williams, reading Lewis’s was Allegory of Love Inklings 1994, from which this article, “The Inklings of Oxford,” was originally published. The The , also A Lost Preface to Paradise magazine, and The Personal Heresy: A Heresy: Personal The Controversy Inklings Descent into Hell Publishes Publishes and was woven,was that of as was . Charles Williams, poet One hundred fall, ago last years

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t is Tuesday in the English pub t is Tuesday Eagle and Child—affectionately redubbed The Baby. Bird and The group of men in the corner, alter- voices, and nately raising beer mugs are going at one another hammer and steins. hurl insults Thinly-veiled through the air and the tension is

The group? The Inklings.and During these men,For the common thread The Inklings of Inklings The The Inklings of Inklings The The Screwtape Letters The Screwtape

War in Heaven War

palpable as one particular figure ruthlessly his argument.delivers There is a brief silence and another man rises dramatically to his feet. goal then, “Your brother Jack, is our views about peace down your to drive are forced to respond in throats until we piece-es?” The group erupts into laughter, floor, the tension melts into the well-worn round of orders another and everyone foaming ale. and writer of supernatural thrillers such as after World War II, War after World a group of scholarly bullies, one ofLewis, named C. whom was and at the Bird met every Tuesday S. pub and againBaby on Thursday nights rooms at Magdalen College at in Lewis’s Oxford. a don at Oxford, Lewis was as most ofwere the friends who gathered with him. They read their works-in- progress aloud to one another, discussed politics,English school theology, the state of the nation, or practiced besting one another with puns. in this compa- It was ny that the fabric of J. R. R. Lord of Tolkien’s the Rings and novels science-fiction Lewis’s Screwtape Letters offound a haven camaraderie and stimu- lation within the circle of the Inklings. of of friendship appeared to be their love story. As Lewis explained, not all “Are lifelong friendships born at the moment meet another human when at last you being who has some inkling?” Each a connection to Inkling brought such their literary table. Since childhood, Lewis liter- had been philosophically shaped by enamored with Norse ature and was mythology. he found a soul In Tolkien mate on both counts. Early on in their acquaintance, had founded a club Tolkien amongst the dons at Oxford to read Icelandic sagas and myths. the two Soon trading and self-fashioned poets were poems.remaking one another’s the To group, became “Tollers” Tolkien and was I we want to offer we want “almost exact” the following reprint of our original articleInklings of about the Oxford. Editor’s Note: Editor’s C. S. officially Lewis on made his first appearance earth. In honor of birthday and in celebra- Jack’s tion of mark for the six-year

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Lewis100Years Later.” S. us Following hepermitted isaninterview C. Voice: class inNewYork entitled“A Providential Professor Comowhilehewas teaching a scholarship. this world of power andwithgreat in to bearintelligently found inLewisafinemindbringinghisfaith Como by intellectualantagonism, besieged Catholic Christianinasecularuniversity P e ok(UY n rsdn fteC .LwsScey NYC LewisSociety, S. theC. New York (CUNY)and presidentof Professor inrhetoricandpubliccommunication atCityUniversity of James Como with Prof. An A MarkedSoul Firstitwas whatIcalltheparabolicfic- : Besideshisphilosophical writings, : 1945 The GreatDivorce You’ve admiredLewisandhis : rtnsadsrc od A gold. writings—and struck toinvestigate hisother he began made thesubjectsoaccessiblethat ComofoundLewis uate student, Asanundergrad- ty-five yearsago. philosophyworks thir- onliterary Lewisinhisscholarly S. ered C. rofessor James Comofirstdiscov- e,sneIwsegte.As sinceIwas eighteen. Yes, : Publishes Inklings Inklings remains agreat The GreatDivorce 1950 discovered Receives hisfirstletterfromJoyDavidman;publishes and ore fyuaegigt aei.So Lewis tomake you it. aregoing if yoursef that you hadbetter escapetheprisonof and(b) that heaven isrealjustlike morality, (a) what you toheaven: needtoknow toget Now those two ideasare remain myself.” Ibecomeathousandmenandyet ature, liter- Ireadgreat When yourself. out of self rightway your- The istoget to readthattext. text andthereisarightway andawrongway Criticism In that thereisnotext. especially theFrench deconstructionists— Reality isobjective. gious thought: hisreli- something which isabasictenetof when criticismyou encounter you read hisliterary For example, anyperspective. angle, Healsoholdsupfromany time. he hasproven toholdupover And seemed tobeexactlyright. JC writing thatspoke toyou. nerability thatyou saw inhis INK thingthathooked me. of That’s thesort ical power. abouthisown rhetor- wary becausehewas very way, insome in too, those terms, himself thought of I understandLewis fact beingledby thedwarf. butisin leading thedwarf whowe thinkis tragedian now Iammorethe stages; throughvariousI’ve gone the lizardonhisshoulder. to betheyoung manwith [Laughs]Iused episodes. indifferent meet yourself you continue to Lewis, case withmuch of asisthe and, episodes know itisaseriesof fyou arefamiliarwith if course, Of cated my own intuition. deepest vindi- This ghosts whooccupyshadowlands. world becametheconcreteplaceandwe the e.Tepyhlg fit of psychology The Yes. : That HideousStrength Sotherewas avul- : Interview Interview We’re toldby thedeconstructionists— , Lewis says, “Nonsense! There isa “Nonsense!There Lewissays, , The GreatDivorce An Experimentin , thefinalbookofhisScience Trilogy imagination, definition, first premises. He helps you toyourself. Hehelps definetheworld imagination, definition,firstpremises. (Lewis) doesn’t tellyou what toknow. Hetellsyou howtoknowit.Reason, ,you n fthefewslumbersshehad asa one of from Joy, awakeneddoorstep Lewis’s wife, ently thesepeoplesingingcarols athis It’s bcauseappar- angry Lewis ever wrote. is probablyasuncharitable asanything collected in the Snow” JC helpful? not particularly or asunnecessary thatyou regard don’t like, INK avoids meresentimentality. pullas well which somehowthis non-literary So there is er diddiewhenIwas alittleboy. father was awonderful man—butmy moth- go away. My My away. go fromhisfatherwhoseemedto support get andhedidnot mother died, The ly unithadbroken down. Lewis’s own fami- established. home andthefamilyunitis lives andthefathercomes Lewissays themother story the Attheendof back home. case themotherlives andthefathercomes his mother’s death—onlyinthis rience of Magician’s Nephew In died whenhewas almostten. You know hismother Lewis wouldn’t like. andone attraction which non-literary isvery meant tobe. taleswere was whatfairy This tales. fairy all taleof seemedtobethefairy This tales. fairy early childhood fanof Iwas agreat Iknow allmy lifeback into this otherworld. in JC Isthereanotherone? favorite. a particular INK coheres. It theman. of what Imeanby theintegrity That’s too. criticism, there inhisliterary butitis tells usthisinhisreligiouswriting, The Lion,theWitch andtheWardrobe 1946 The Magician’sNephew : There isanessay called“Delinquentsin There : : The Magician’sNephew IsthereanythingLewiswrotethatyou : You’ve mentioned : I must admittoamorepersonal Edits father never went he recapitulatesthatexpe- George MacDonald: An Anthology God intheDock Ithastheflavor of . The GreatDivorce . Narnia iscreated Narnia . away—my which The as [ Chronicles ofNarnia 1947 1951 Publishes ei o hm Nothave someoneread Lewis forthem. for peopleoldor young—is choose theright todo— atleastwhatItry what we cando, Ithink Lewis somehow moreaccessible. andtranslateLewisormake mistake totry thinkitwould I bea lightly. very his learning hewears For themostpart, track itdown. elusiveis very andonehastorideitout Sometimeshiswriting dened by hislearning. JC connecttohiswriting? upcoming generation How dowe helpan ancient civilizations. Hewas sofamiliarwith sical scholars. INK [Laughs] to bequitesoaccessible. thatelitearenotmeant course membersof He ideas. letters andaseriousmanof of therepublic memberof great is avery isthatLewis over thesethreedecades-plus, JC Why was that? by otherscholars. INK ’?” do we meanby ‘self “What wish hehadanswered thequestion, ButI advises usonhow totreattheself. He Headdressestheself. bled by theself. Heistrou- theself. onthesubjectof essay, book-length asmall, essay, written agood Iwishhehad written thathedidn’t write. and earlytwenties whenhewroteit. Hewas ayoung maninhisteens bly good. thepoemsin of Some hasn’tpoetry helpful. beenparticularly Lewis’s early Alsosomeof hadn’t writtenit. Iwishhe respitefromhercancer. kind of Publishes Idon’t thinkhiswritingisatallbur- : which really hasmatured Myopinion, : (CN), Book1] Miracles: A Preliminary Study Preliminary Miracles: A : Lewis has been one of the great clas- thegreat Lewishasbeenoneof : Lewisdidn’t seemtobewell-received : I wishtherewere thingsthathehad Prince Caspian:TheReturntoNarnia Spirits inBondage ’ drs hm Andof n’t addressthem. look himbecausehedid- elitetendedtoover-ary thereforetheliter- folk, many timestocommon addressed thoseideas aren’t terri- ; editswithothers Till grass of Venus being blue, the sky yellow, thesky Venus beingblue, of grass Perelandra INK Lewis experienceseemedthick. butfor inexperienced theirwholelives, inattentionsomepeopleremain Because of And hepaidattention. who educatedhim. lettersfrompeople sands andthousandsof confessionswiththethou- to hearlotsof hewas ratherlike thepriestwhogets ment, InsulatedintheOxfordenviron- much. acute facultiesforamanwhodidn’t travel theseastuteand wonderfully alive mind, Hehadthis centration isextraordinary. Hiscon- tion hepaidattentiontohislife. towhich hepaidatten- degree The capacity. JC hisabilitytoextrapolateit. has experienced, ability towritesoaccuratelyfromwhathe INK made better Hemightbe to bemademoreaccessible. SoIdon’t thinkLewisneeds anyone’s taste. versatile thatthereissomethingforalmost Christianity We HaveFaces have onuniversity-level thinkers outsideof INK understood. desire tobebelieved, a es baseduponadesiretobe readable, amanwhomadestylistic choic- rhetorician, Ithinkhewas a intricate thanhimself. he conveys thistopeople less astuteand how muchvinced thatheisvery aware of I’malsocon- itsintricacy. of own thinking, his of thedepth awaresense andvery of JC hisown astuteness? also aware of INK thing plausible. some- Somethingreal, that Lewishasmade. isalwaysThere somethingbehindachoice : I don’t I know thatLewisisuniqueinthis : : I think he is very sophisticatedinthat Ithinkheisvery : Inoticedthisespeciallywhilereading : I’ve oftenbeenamazedatLewis’s : How much doesLewisnow influence : butishe inthat, isanintegrity There : (CN, Book2) 1952 Essays PresentedtoCharlesWilliams andhetalked aboutthetreesand , u ab ana Lewisisso Butmaybe Narnia. . known me to be very reliablethat way.me tobevery SoLewisseemsto pay for it. Hehasto inate Eustace’s sin. wave hismagicwand andelim- Aslancan’t has seenthemhere. cohere obviously becausehe is,orperhapsnoteven first, capricious. These colors These nothingmerely capricious. him, nothing randomabout is There subterranean: Lewis thatitiskindof else thatissoappealingin touched uponsomething JC hasn’t justdreameditup. thathe based onreality, then you findthatit believable fantasyworld, read you When conditions. weather strange certain setting I’ve seenduring fectly describedabeach Heper- and theseagold. Meets JoyDavidman;publishes . o nw you’ve You know, : Perelandra 1948 it’s such a , Mere Publishes is bec fcommonreference tothese absence of I’mmystified by the what Lewiswrote. workgreat butlessaccessiblethanmostof Lewis’s—and my all-timefavorites of book—one of Experiment inCriticism aretwoThere booksby Lewis: wouldcurriculum make abigdifference. JC fessors. INK JC or “thoughtsandideas”? INK . . stores . book- of ently andplacedindifferentparts hisbookswere differ- advertised Soif teach. andassuch hehasalotto gious thinker, He’s areli- secondarily adevotional writer. He’s noteven primarily adevotional writer. rationally anddevotionally—but heisnot hiswork ing—and alotof devotional writ- with inspirationalwriting, He’s there bookstores. Christian sectionof andhe’s inthe cast asaChristianapologist, He’s beentype- to de-ghettoizehiswriting. like amagazine services the Oneof and farlessthanheshouldhave. JC Christian circles? 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Volume 4, Issue 4 21 Inklings Volume 4, Issue 4 Inklings B A Grief Assumes the position of the position Assumes Publishes Publishes . not a man who She said Lewis is ; Joy dies on July 13 on July ; Joy dies 1955 1955 of C. S. Lewis 1961 1961 —Maj. Warner As Austin Farrer once said,Farrer As Austin “He went and the Inklings can helps you define the world to yourself. define the world helps you I found a great virility in I have say must writing.Lewis’s dealing with someone I’m solid. part ofto the weakest and set the trench himself up there.” There is something forth- right about that and undogmatic. one That’s of to Lewis. the keys One of the people who the actress Debra Wingersaid this best was in the film Davidman Joy who played Shadowlands easy answers. you gives Rather, Lewis is a difficult questions easy to man who makes understand and then says, thinking of “Try it this way.” terribly astute! That’s more Bird and Baby. pints with Charles: no “There will be no more The blackout has fallen, The blackout (Warnie) Lewis, brother Lewis, (Warnie) never again.” be the same to what Marries Joy Davidman in a civil ceremony in April; publishes final CN, final publishes April; in civil ceremony in a Davidman Joy Marries to know it.to know Reason, Continued from page 19 Continued from how 1956 1956 English Literature in the Sixteenth Century Excluding Drama Excluding Century the Sixteenth in Literature English Prof. Como Interview Prof. Como The World’s Last Night and Other Essays Night and Other Last The World’s , and : as professor of now work In your : and I could that before asked been I’ve books by other scholars, books by critics, and philoso- phers. INK rhetoric and public communication, Lewis has clearly been a mentor. has he influ- How career? in your enced you JC not begin to separate his thought from my thought. said, As I’ve other writers have influenced me. tell you He doesn’t know. He tells you imagination, definition, first premises. He (CN, Book 5), and 5), and Book (CN, The Mere (CN, Book 6) Book (CN, , and from Continued from page 17 Continued from away Inklings of Oxford Inklings The Four Loves, Studies in Words Loves, Studies The Four The Horse and His Boy and Horse The . his life remained Nothing in The Problem of Pain B , The Magician’s Nephew Magician’s The But the ideas that took Lewis embraced this new revelation Lewis embraced this Another regrettable Publishes Publishes Publishes Publishes and and real argument; he had made up his mind. as all good Just friendships, because of their unique fluidity, to are elusive define, the Inklings. so were There no official first was meeting just as there existed list ofno exclusive members. there seemed to be some Yet common threads that united them, particularly their shared oflove stories and a mutual admiration for one another as craftsmen and friends. is any Equally as elusive attempt to pinpoint the end of the Inklings, but perhaps Lewis best summed it Warnie up in his journal in 1945. Upon hearing of Charles Williams’ death he wrote, “There will be no more pints with Charles: no more Bird and Baby. has The blackout fallen, and the Inklings can be the same again.” never root and bore fruit during their time together are an enduring feast for all who story. love tory: a story God told with the life and death of truth Christ that is a for all time and all men. The ability of story to speak to heartthe issue—and to the where abstract a new idea for not facts could not—was Lewis, the application to Christ was. but on and went tenacity with his characteristic to become one of the greatest Christian apologists of century the twentieth through his lectures and books, as such Christianity ofWeight Glory point the same from this and,onward unfortunately, this included his relationship with Tolkien. There a was created schism definitive soon after the two between to embrace Lewis chose Christianity: a was Tolkien Catholic, Roman devout and Lewis reclaimed some of his Ulster Protestant,Catholic roots. anti- change in Lewis after his con- (as observedversion and and Tolkien noted by Barfield, among others) was that he gained of a sense arti- ficiality and shied 1960 1960 1954 1954 (CN, Book 4) Book (CN, Reflections on the Psalms on the Reflections The B The Silver Chair Silver The time, I the loved . like It was Lion. Till We Have lights. This , I started turned on the someone had Publishes Publishes (CN, Book 3) Book (CN, Chronicles of Narnia can never get can never enough), I decid- ed to re-read his work. Aptly, I started with Narnia Publishes Publishes 1958 1958 Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life My Early of Shape The by Joy: Surprised 1953 1953 Finally,Lewis (one for more itching It seems odd that I never came across It seems odd that I never . What a strange, fabulous story! Then I lit into his non-fiction, me awed which able to bring magical- because Lewis was ness to writings about our relationship with God. Not one sentence of his theological even is written in anything that works comes close to resembling The Dreaded Christianese. my second go at Lewis’s work by devouring by work second gomy at Lewis’s his magical stuff; is favorite my Faces stuff the other did he make he did? Why jump through hoops to getcharacters what did them? Why given easily he could have the evil forces to “triumph”he allow at the everything he just make didn’t Why rock? right and get on with it? I thought heroes stuff, supposed to rushwere in and save not their friends to suffer. allow C.another book by S. Lewis until after I became a Christian. that I weird And it’s Narniaenjoyed tremendously, but never other stuff.sought out Lewis’s Later, I learned that C. S. a Christian. Lewis was read already Because I’d , I The Voyage of the Dawn Treader the Dawn of Voyage The . . . writ- “Books were the reason I went from a housing project to great jobs in great newsrooms. Even into adulthood, my bar none, favorite books, have “magicalness.” I weave a writers who like magic carpet, set me firmly upon it, and go. up When I picked The Chronicles of Narnia gone.” was The Chronicles of Temporumi”; publishes autobiography, autobiography, publishes Temporumi”; Marries Joy Davidman in an Anglican ceremony in March Anglican ceremony in an Joy Davidman Marries Lord of the : Unhappy hen I was a kid growing a kid up in hen I was Brooklyn, that books I discovered magic carpet.are a veritable I was , gone. I was I mean, a even there’s Books were the Books were The only thing that bugged me was I ask Vinnie for details about plot and I ask Vinnie for details “C. S. who?” “Lewis. Lewis.” “Hmm. heard of I never Well ‘im, “Yeah, well. Whatevah. got to You I did. , masterly saga of Tolkien’s enchant- 1957 1957 , all in revised form; publishes publishes form; in revised , all W poor, black, I was were parents and my split; not this in a neighborhood that was mostly poor or black, full of was and which Daddies, none of mine. whom were ad To insult to injury, most of in my teachers the not only resented me, mostly white schools they made sure I knew it. Mine is a well- known, oft-told story. The details depend upon the tale, telling who’s but the story is akin to what C. S. in Lewis described his autobiographical Surprised by Joy Rings ment, as writers as diverse or they can be by Salman Rushdie, Chiam Potok, Theodore Drieser, Tan. or Amy writers who I like a magic carpet,weave set me firmly upon it, and go. up When I picked (or lonely or nerdy or shy; name it) child you books,discovers falls in with them,love con- there’s sumes them like no tomorrow, and—ta life is da!—child’s changed; gains child tons of tomorrows. from a reason I went housing project to great jobs in great newsrooms. the reason I Books were got to meet Vinnie. Even into adulthood, my books,favorite bar none, “magicalness.”have The books can be Narnia dragon! that Lion. did he do the he? Why Who was readin’ kids. it to my crazy for it. They’re This the secon’ time I’m readin’ it. Day lemme stop,won’t stop.” wanna and I don’t . . . magicalness. At one point,says, heaven, he actually “It’s book heaven! it’s some dude name C.ten by S. Lewis.” Vin. Ne-vah.” it out.” check New Beyond Personality Beyond Chronicles of and and , New .

, desk standing near my and I was t’s weird.t’s remembering like It’s when were exactly where you shot. was President Kennedy first I remember the how That’s C.time I heard the name S. Lewis. I was. I remember exactly where doing.What I was Who told me. wearing. what I was Even And the hat book?” . a kids’ It’s book, fairy like tales.” it’s For one thing,For a tabloid editor. I was Anyway, at the working I was “Oh, fairy tales!” @$#%! I love “Yeah. real good. Dis one’s I been “Yo, Vinnie! My man, man. my Yeah. I got a book fuh yuh.“Well gotta Ya I’m super interested because Vinnie a series of“Akchully, it’s books. “Seven?!” “Yeah. called da It’s , and the

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The book information and quotations from weaves sources as interviews, varied such tran- scripts of sermons and radio broadcasts, newspaper reports, record- office tape oval ings, Department and Justice into memos an absorbing narrative. The story is shaped War, the Cold by colored every which aspect of American life after 1945. It provided the occasion for “the first great [pres- insisted idential] lie”—when Eisenhower that the American U-2 spy plane the Soviet a weather was in 1960 Union shot down he had personally though plane even the spy missions—and national approved insecurity and cultural paranoia meant that racial inequities (and outright violence) could not easily be admitted, less much resolved. for the world, means accepting risk to par- transformation. ticipate in the world’s terror palpably renders the Branch of the 1961 freedom riders as they stepped off the bus in Birmingham, Alabama, and the Rev. W. G. nervous in an breakdown Anderson’s Albany, Georgia., jail. cost The movement’s enormous—thousandswas impris- were oned, through murdered—but many were it greater brought to this coun- justice was try. experienced deep personal spiritual transformation. (He does a good job of neither sins and ignoring nor dismissing King’s Though argues that, Branch shortcomings.) for King, began Gandhian nonviolence as a the desired end tactic to achieve convenient of racial freedom, he also admits that non- first instinct.violence became King’s In 1962, by during a speech attacked King was a member of the American Nazi Party. He stunned,was sent and the initial punches him reeling. When he regained his balance, he immediately dropped his hands and calmly to the attacker.spoke While others surrounded the assailant, King assured the not be harmedman he would and began to for him.pray incited a riot What might have in the world. Good history contributes to us what the showing by this discovery is,world fleshing by in out the context sojourn. we which Parting the Waters: America Years, in the King 1954-63 Branch Taylor by Schuster Simon and S , Wobegon Boy Wobegon s problems go, is Tollefson’s John a good and fairly Wobegon Boy Wobegon Garrisonby Keillor Viking A common one in middle- class America: to How and the means and leisure —Reviewed by Del Doughty by —Reviewed —Reviewed by Del Doughty by —Reviewed All he lacks, of course, is what all suf- For all ofFor its shallowness, the upward- Sunday Times and some few to be chewed and digested; be chewed few to and some that is, only in books are to be read some parts; to be read but not curiously; others few to be read wholly,and some and with diligence and attention.” meant This one’s to be swilled, a lite beverage. like Tastes great, less filling. deal with the semi-charmed kind of life. Tollefson, the fortysomething hero and narrator of Garrison Keillor’s possesses all the accoutrements of success: management job in public radio A cushy and a home in lush upstate New York, a sat- a isfying long-distance relationship with beautiful history professor at Columbia University,and and a taste for fine wines the them both.to enjoy It is, as he says, “the life of people in commercials.” ferers of mid-life crises lack: love, peace,sense of a purpose. his mid-life crisis to resolve enough how well knows Tollefson but is hard-pressed to actually do so. ly mobile lifestyle of the East Coast still spiritual- seems preferable to the workaday ity of home back the Lutheran Norwegians Wobegon.in Lake the Choosing between is not easy for Tollefson,two and when he funeral halfway goes home for his father’s through the novel, life in rural Minnesota through the eyes oflooks backwards nat- a uralized Easterner. of Much relationship to his focuses on Tollefson’s the story father, a crusty but generous-hearted man, and his great-grandfather (for whom he is named), immigrant.Norwegian a tough and resourceful It is specifically their wisdom—“Life is complicated, so think small,” plant corn and date can’t “You at the same time.women It doesn’t finds difficult to Tollefson work”—that grasp. credit that he lam- It is to Keillor’s poons the foibles of as easily the Midwest any narrow- as the East without displaying minded pieties. Indeed,satire is of Keillor, but gentle the shrewd sort, plays whose East and the cultural oppositions between Midwest, city and country, and progressive orthodox, academic and homespun, well as as anyone. In the end, finds a Tollefson happy middle ground: homespun wins, but it does so only when he is in New York. And thus the Lutheran wisdom of his fathers redeems the success of maturity. irst of all, this is not a serious book. It is a “gift” book, the from the likes offrom the likes C. S. kind that makes a nice kind that makes F A Passion for A Passion Books W. Terry by Glaspey Harvest House —Reviewed by Del Doughty by —Reviewed bon mots By the time he’s finished,By the time he’s Cahill covers If reading, enjoy you reading in the quotation in the volume My favorite ignoring the poor,ignoring the the beggars at the gates. radical still:But more if more need, have than you you are a thief, you you for what ‘own’ those who do not have is stolen from enough.” (p. 214) Yes, that is the scent of smell, you preaching but it dissipates as as it gathered,quickly whetting the thus appetite instead of nauseous. making you the history of their roots in from the Jews their beginnings in ancient Sumer through their exile and ongo-Abraham up through ing diaspora. After finishing the book, I him for speeding too thought I might fault through the prophets and the exile, quickly but then againme wish- that might just be going kept another hun- have ing he would dred pages. Lewis, Emily Dickinson,Charles Dickens, Austen, Jane Lucy Maud Montgomery authors,”and “other beloved they are more than palatable. purest sense of is, the word—that ifcan get jollies from hypertext as hap- your you pily as from the printed page—then as so you strike book might well Glaspey’s schmaltz.much But if the books them- it’s fancy, that capture your selves if love you they smell,the way if delight in the tex- you ture of a page rub as you thumb it between and forefinger, if the quiet crackle like you the peel back when you the binding makes ofcover for a new leatherbound volume the first time, if idea of your consists of a good time out on the sofa on a stretching and a big afternoonSunday with a novel cup of Branches, Sky Between this book is for you. soul will resonate with chap- Your a Bookstore” “No Place like ters like or “The Lure of Libraries,” find and you’ll yourself the many pictures of lingering over lamps, chairs, and pens—the paraphernalia of reading. Bacon:comes from Francis “Some books are meant to be tasted, others swallowed, stocking stuffer.stocking anything (Not that there’s Everything about wrong with gift books.) this book is friendly, from its size (small, slim) to its glossy, amply illustrated pages and easy-to-read fonts. on essays Glaspey’s a conversational books and reading have feel and, sprinkled as they are with quotations and .... Night How the bestseller Times is the second in a is the second , a was and demand that Lot “And the truth for eighth-cen- “And Cahill also knows how to make how Cahill also knows they have broken down the door. down broken they have But no one gets buggered; and the Sodomites get theirs—fire and Lot brimstone from heaven—once and his family are out of the way, save, unfortunately, wife, for Lot’s on the raining who looks back destruction, though she has even been told not to, and gets turned into a pillar of salt—another wifely pawn.” (pp. 76-77) a rousing point, as on the occasions he reflects upon the gifts that the us: given have Jews individuality, a linear (as opposed to cyclical) sense of time, on the prophecies of Reflecting and justice among them. Amos, for example, Cahill writes: “So God raised up a nobody from to tell the truth—openly, nowhere without riddles, and in everyone’s hearing—a shepherd with the smell of the pasture still on him, bellowing out the truth and the to the smug perfumed. tury this: Samaria was serve God To means to act with justice. One can- and offer sacrifice while not pray The Gifts of the Jews Cahill’s best quality is a talent for Cahill’s Testament, he helps the modern reader of the sense recover intended by wonder narratives. these old sacred series of books that proposes to re- seven tell the story of western civilization. in the series, first volume (Cahill’s Irish Saved Civilization two years ago.) Cahill, years ago.) two the former religious editor at Doubleday, brings to this book a knowledgeliterally encyclopedic of religion and ancient cultures. In spite of his great learning, the pitfalls of he manages to avoid so many scholars: tumidity, frigidity, off.just plain showing On the contrary, and he an easy,cultivates graceful that displays style plenty of wit. amplification, a “gift” for fleshing out the ofbare-bones narratives the Bible, as when troubles in Sodom: he writes about Lot’s “Fade-in: main square, Sodom’s where Lot, encountering the angels, them to invites at his house.stay (Though not as generous [sic],as his guests as Avraham undoubt- he’s But the men ofedly a good guy.) city the surround the ghouls in the house like of the Living Dead Of course, interested the Sodomites aren’t and roar that they will bugger Lot, too, once bring out the two handsome young men so handsome young bring out the two they can, well, sodomize them. It becomes ten innocents all too clear that there aren’t here. only Lot, There’s who tries to buy that might not have time with a ploy occurred to most of us in his situation —Dixie J. Elder

by Thomasby Cahill Nan A. Talese The Gifts of the Jews: Tribe a How of Desert Changed Nomads Everyone the Way Thinks and Feels

lie all over this house, lie all over cottage (with bath) two-room moon the only nightlight country out here in coyote some lying open to the floor, place marked, to pour words waiting oil Samuel’s our heads like over or be washed, bought second-hand, the New Mexican star shoes even of turquoise, leather pink and yellow they wait, hieroglyphically, for the translator to appear.

ealizing that we already know the already know ealizing that we stories of Abraham,David, Thomas us to for- Cahill asks Moses, and

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Books in Review Books Books, shoes and cups Story Tellers to the bathroom, A stumble on the way Bump into a pile of books or coffee water Cups ready to receive Shoes scattered, diaspora, ungathered Stories are buried under all our possessions; R get what we’ve learnedgetabout them in what we’ve us instead and invites classes School Sunday a historical novelist to explore them as Abram,might—to imagine for instance, not as the “great hero of faith” but as the from Ur who, typical Semitic chieftain up pick telling him to when he hears a voice the land ofand leave his fathers for some- place else, assume that it comes from would idol or the good charm luck the wooden he carries around to represent one of his household gods. Only gradually, the over course of many years and through several, often very difficult encounters, would Abram come to understand that this voice belongedany small-time deity but to not to YHWH, creator of the earth and breath of life itself. God and Abraham in relationship between is intriguing.this way mus- are rich Cahill’s ings that often challenge one to grow one’s mind, as one’s faith as well and in thus re- the familiar terrain ofcovering the Old

Inklings Volume 4, Issue 4 Issue 4, Volume Inklings 22 Volume 4, Issue 4 25 Inklings Black I Know , a WWII She’s Come She’s I Know This Much I Know This Much Is True . —Reviewed by Linda Urshel by —Reviewed Stones From the River Stones From , spousal abuse; about a novel . in many as flawed the book I saw . Not only is the book long, but it’s Lamb earned with his first respect my The protagonist, Birdsey, Dominick is As I finished the book, first my Certainly the discussion among the very funny, be sad as to are so but many almost unbearable: Anna Quindlen’s dwarf about a European novel facing the horrors of one neighbors her Jewish losing one,by Lamb’s Wally and especially True This Much is and Blue Ursula Hegi’s Oprah Book Club selection, Oprah Book Club Undone respects, seen a male author never but I’ve capture the female “voice” more effectively. In fact, I found myself at the looking back time and again that to be sure front cover Lamb really had written the book.Wally His voice on the protagonist’s ability to take impressed me, to read more. and I wanted I great- with perhaps Oprah’s gotchance my est challenge, the 897-page is True violent and unpleasant in many spots. I felt certain members of loyal that the Oprah’s pelt her with copies ofclub would the novel during the taping of the program. forced to deal with his identical twin broth- growing mental illness.er’s novel As the opens, the brother, Thomas Birdsey,off cuts library hand in the public his own to bring attention to his increasingly bizarre religious beliefs. Throughout the novel, we come to termssee Dominick with the public mental health system, failed his own marriage,stepfather, his abusive and his past, an unpublished mem- includes which grandfather his oir by is one of that the most disgusting pieces of writ- prose ever ten. But we, Dominick, like read on in the manuscript, during the even unable to stop most horrible parts. This book truly keeps the reader enthralled, and I guarantee you be able to figure out what his grand- won’t father will write next. never would that the public thought was a long,stand for such depressing book. To amazement, my became one of most popular selec- Oprah’s tions. the program On the day aired, Oprah reported that her staff over had received 6,000 letters proclaiming the book a masterpiece. Many offamily members of the letters came from mental patients who plight as their own. Dominick’s saw They time for someone to write a said that it was book about what they had suffered. audience and dinner guests is not “high brow” in the literary sense. In fact, of much it begins with statements like, “I could real- .ly relate to this novel . .” the fact But I like that ordinary people are discussing books this,like and some of their stories have made the books all the more meaningful for as a rather jaded professor of me—even English. , —Reviewed by Joe Ricke Joe by —Reviewed —Reviewed by Joanna M. Joanna by —Reviewed Weston he fourteen poems in this simply formproduced chapbook a gentle but lyric statement of Christian Poems such as “Let’s set the Easter- set as “Let’s such Poems There are, however, of techniques Kenyon’s once-luxurious hair turned to Kenyon’s baldness, the winter storm Hall that keeps from her grave, their dog, even Gus, who, as naturally as can be, on his pees now grave—the mistress’s once-beloved imagery to remind us that there is piles up in this to lament to lose and much much and life.world yet, And the gospel as in parable, field do not in the sown weeds and beauty ofcancel out the existence the wheat, or, Hall and Kenyon, for dens, gar- the the birds, the poetry ofthe peonies (the brief, Keats, beauty extravagant and of an important plays role in which poetry).Kenyon’s The entire volume, dedicated “In Memoriam, Kenyon, Jane 1947- 1995,” affirms (if not celebrates) the inex- plicable but amazing nature of ordinary life every detail matters. in which Sacred Numbers Bill West by Books Feather T faith.underlying the poems The rhythms suggest that they are intended for musical accompaniment, a suggestion heightened repetition ofby within lines and phrases poem.each There is an appealing inno- as “Listen to the cence in poems such bells” as “They lines such with turn in the tower, the citadel of faith”building from line to line, with repetition of evocative the tolling bells. out”Trimmings clear statements of make values,down-home simple imagery with as “.such . . peas/on a table set lamb with for all our folk.” The reader is held in a refreshing and unshophisticated world. should be honed.writing which Some of benefit from stricter edit- the poems would ing, eliminating unnecessary and words vocabulary.exploring a richer The use of dialect, in “Holy Brigid with the cattle” and a little Bible tune”“Jus the music obscures and, in places, the meaning ofThe unaffected honesty of the lines. this poet will pleasure to those ofgive quiet faith. Books’(Feather View, address is Fair Old Coppice,Shropshire SY3 0BW) Lyth Bank, Shrewsbury, What an Ordinary Crazy on Like Looks Day female protagonist black featuring a who is convicted with a and in love HIV-positive murderer. its premise, Despite is the book well-written.hilarious and But I would in a bookstore of it up picked have never volition. own my Some of are the books was Without sort ofobserved, grief Donald Hall’s Hall attempts to Without Hall Donald by Houghton Mifflin A published on the third ofanniversary the death fits into the pattern of Hall’s Without, Without Hall’s graphic,Hall’s heart-rendering treat- This of, unity is not only spoken it is modernism,As a poet shaped by Hall sen- a clichéd Hall avoids Another way Recommended PoetryRecommended Books (from leukemia) of(from leukemia) his wife, the poet Jane Kenyon. In express—if not explain—her death and his grieving in his typically understated, conversational style. The book reflects not only the terror of separation but the reality of ongo- remark- these two between ing communion able writers and lovers. ment of him open, death leaves his beloved’s no doubt, to charges of sentimentality.from being clichéd, Far or overly-sentimental, though, distinguished poetic career. embodied in the poems themselves, many of directly (creating either quote Kenyon which hers are as much might say we poems which or,as Hall’s) more subtly, reflect her ongoing poetry.influence on Hall’s Kenyon, Like Hall has been one of our finest scouts ofdetails of the living: manure, cow baseball, dead horses, socials, church love, pets, and death of and finally the suffering farmhouses, a spouse. seventy, Now a widower, and having undergone serious illness himself, Hall offers his readers painfully personal, but lovingly shaped insights into the details of dying, grieving, and, most especially, loving. anticipates and perhaps forestalls some criti- preservingcism by a strange dis- narrative tance in the first half of the book. He does so interspersing a long,by fragmented, third- (“Her Long Illness”) with person narrative brief, first-person lyrics. The very moment of death,Kenyon’s for example, is remembered from this “objective” stance: “. . . for three hours, She had not spoken said her Jane and now last words: ‘O.K.’” A few lines later, the “narrator” adds: “. .died, big . Kenyon’s Jane scratching he kept hours until she twelve For bony nose.” (p. 45) timentality is his honest depiction of the details of suffering (both hers and his) as part of a natural process.horror That of the inescapable suffering calls into question such the goodness of creator nature or nature’s seems implied everywhere in the volume. these books is their power to move the move to their power books is these ofreaders out comfort their zones. I found myself have never books I would reading own. on my chosen all liked While I haven’t the books,all been worthwhile. they’ve Many of minority by books are written the writers, recent, the most like Cleage’s Pearl ’m an Oprah Winfrey ’m an Oprah fan,I admit it. and Though I occasional- I Know This I Know True Much is Lamb Wally by Books Regan I ly watch her talk show, her talk ly watch when skeptical I was even she announced she was sponsoring a “book she announced she was club.” I first began reading the books she sure they I was recommended because “real literature,”weren’t probably some off dashed romance novels for the common reader but again, been have I couldn’t more wrong. The amazing thing about pulsates with light, —Reviewed by James O’Donnell James by —Reviewed It’s not like riding a bus from Point A from Point riding a bus not like It’s Morrie with Tuesdays Morrie helps remind us all. final illness. 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Inklings Volume 4, Issue 4 Issue 4, Volume Inklings 24 1999 Writing Contest Winner 1999 Poetry Winner First Place First Place Orpheus Ascending Coyote Morning A movement of the still cold air My darling serpent remained with me, and we started up the path. The a shimmering trick T he descent into hell is always easy, for the gates of Persephone’s realm stand fter reviewing dozens of outstanding entries always ajar; but the ascent is so heavy as to have been rarely achieved. Very few rocks stung my feet and wreaths of flame singed my hands when I reached to paused my hand in its for the 1999 “Inklings Writing and Poetry survive to breathe the air on earth again—few heroes perhaps, or a god of music steady myself. The notes from the violin beckoned to me, as if from too far reach for the newspaper like Orpheus. Contest,” the winners have been selected. ahead, and I began to be afraid I would lose my way, my beloved, myself, in the A dark, for the way out was not easy and terrified me. I started to call out once, —Norma Lorre Goodrich, Priestesses Janette L. MacDonald’s short story, “Orpheus I turned to see him a few yards away Ascending” won the Writing category, and Sara but some force of disbelief and uncertainty leapt up to drag me back, and I bit he sky of Hel was steely, roiling with grey clouds that differed my tongue, trying to move quickly, to leave this place as soon as possible, and his brush streaming out from the earth only by a shade. Intangible visages swirled Black’s poem, “Coyote,” was selected as the Poetry return to the light, the brilliant sun. as he loped unhurriedly down the hill about—disembodied souls of long-abandoned hopes and category winner. Winners are awarded $150 cash I saw it then, through a crevice directly ahead. For a moment the light between the houses dreams. Vipers snatched at the ankles of passers-by; and prizes each. Inklings congratulates the 1999 winners blinded me, and I paused, shielding my eyes. I saw Orpheus halt, silhouetted harpies flew screaming from the blackened trees to plague and applauds their fine literary contributions. before the light, and he, weakened by concern for me, started to turn his head in Inside the kitchen I grabbed the binoculars them,T beating them with their wings, and lashing them with their poi- my direction. sonous tails. Shrieking with triumph, the voices of my fears and self-deprecation and watched him The victims By Janette L. MacDonald no longer threatened me. speared through the dark air at me, and the ruins of my temple, my sarcopha- the color of dried grass and snow would fall to It had come to this: no longer did I hunger for revenge; its gus, began to right themselves, proffering the deadly illusion of solace. Even with a sharp nose to the frozen ground the ground, writhing with burning sores, only to rise and continue taste held no satisfaction. Upon the earth's surface I might have rec- Aristaeus joined his lurching presence to the ranks and raised a hammer of pain their hesitant, dogged journey from nowhere to nowhere. ognized forgiveness, but it was not reflected in any image in the eter- to hurl, intending to strike me, Orpheus, the music, and at the last, to blot out He pounced with back legs splayed the sun. And I knew then that the strength of my hope had something to do I watched from the steps of the temple, my temple, which I nal dismay below. where the vole tunnels curve through the weeds had built of failed ambition and waning faith. My The days seemed less and less dreadful, and I wondered—wor- with my escape from my tormentors, from the part of me that helped them beloved serpents caressed my feet ried, rather—that this betrayed an acceptance on my part of the imprison me here. With horror, I leapt forward, in a forever moment, heedless and tossed a small brown writinging body into the air and flicked their impossibility of my situation. Since slipping to the depth of desola- of the crevasse that opened at my feet to enfold me in a nightmare embrace. and caught it, jaws working, and again tongues playfully from tion, I drifted in and out of reality. I had ceased to fight, to try, Orpheus flung the violin into the clawing waves, reaching for me, even as the the columns around though I struggled against the demon of complete hopelessness that forces of doubt seized my ankles. When I looked back which they turned and sought to cement the foundations of my temple. Years must have When I opened my eyes Orpheus, chin in cupped hands, sat beside me, at the dried grass and snow looking so earnest that I laughed. Laughed! The first time in so long. coiled. One of them passed since my clearer memories swarmed around me—of school, a magpie searched the ground for clues darted forward, my dear family, the joy I found in just being alive and aware and curi- As I sat up my little serpent slipped from my arm to wriggle out of her just to the edge ous. Now I had only my books, my serpent companions. But these dusty grey skin in the dewy grass. When she resumed her customary place I saw in the silent suburban valley of the steps— things, in themselves, reminded me that there must be more. I had in her new scales the precious iridescence of new belief, trust, faith, hope. B —Sara Black they could no pleaded my case to Hades, upon first arriving. He was sympathetic, sooner leave but unmovable. And Persephone’s pleas on my behalf had driven than I—and him only to tears and a regret that he was governed by a higher viciously ripped power, Despair. I suppose I should have been happy, or at least con- open the lower tent. I was not one of the doomed masses of Pathos. I was even told ANNOUNCING THE 2000 INKLINGS WRITING & POETRY leg of my tor- that people on the surface sacrificed mortal men to me, to ease my mentor on sorrowful existence. I had no idea about this, only knew that I was earth, quite alone. CONTEST Aristaeus, who The earth suddenly shook, and I blinked, drawing back to the had turned my temple entrance, which I knew was solid, safe. And yet, I noticed a intentions to slight crack at the base. I knelt for a closer look, and saw the hairline his own fracture widen. The ground shook again, and I stood bewildered, Q: A: wrong pur- watching all my serpents retreating to their holes which led deeper pose, who led into the earth. Soon, only the little asp wound around my arm What do these They each submitted me willfully remained. She raised her head to look at me and turned toward the down evil palace of Hades and Persephone. I turned also, hearing something, three writers have to the Inklings paths, who something I could not at first identify. inflated my Then I knew. It was the end of a note, a glowing, aching frag- in common? writing contest.* self-doubt ment of music that in its delivery sang through the cacophony of Charles Williams C. S. Lewis J. R. R. Tolkien Volume 4, Issue 4 Inklings and scarred Hel. Again it sounded, and I stepped with surprised ease away from my memories. the temple, down the wreck of stone steps, toward the palace. He howled, I saw him then—at the same moment his eyes fell on me— And You Can Too! Here’s How: and the snake CATEGORIES. 1. WRITING. Submissions of 3,000 words or less may include short PRIZES. One winner will be selected from each category and will be awarded $150 and knew him. Taller than most men, crowned with blond hair, play- story, creative nonfiction, and essay. 2. POETRY. Submissions of 2 to 100 lines may apiece. Both winning submissions will be announced and published in the February 2001 looked bale- ing the sweet, sweet violin. Orpheus, I named him, my beloved, from include traditional, free verse, sonnet, haiku, and serious poetry. (To get an idea of our issue of Inklings, Vol. 6:1. fully to me that time so long ago. I had believed he had forgotten me when I preferred format and style either read an issue of Inklings or send a SASE requesting RULES. All submissions must be original and unpublished. Submissions will not be for approval. buried my heart together with my soul. Driving my demons away writer’s guidelines.) returned, so do not include return postage. Each submission should include your name, I lifted her on with his music he had come for me, just in time, for I had ceased to address, phone number, and e-mail in the top left corner. (No e-mail submissions will be to my forearm look for a way out, had resigned myself to this place of darkling ease. ENTRY FEE & DEADLINES. $10 per submission. You may enter as many submissions accepted). Please make all checks payable to Inklings and mail with submissions to: as you like with accompanying entry fee for each (i.e. 3 submissions is $30). All submis- Inklings Contest, 1650 Washington St., Denver, CO 80203. For more information call and kissed There was an immense tearing, breaking up, of the sky as sions must be postmarked by Dec. 10, 2000. (303) 861-8191 or visit our web-site at www.paradoxpub.com. her, and Despair, unbound from me, flew up and raced back into some other barely where of the universe. The pillars of my temple came apart and glanced at crashed to the ground. *Well, it was probably more like a writing critique-fest than a contest. These noted English writers belonged to an informal literary company of thinkers, writers, poets, the Gladly I nodded, and Orpheus smiled through the dust, play- and friends during and after WW II who gathered regularly to recite poetry, critique 27 shad- ing always, and said, "There is but one condition. We will go together, each others’ current literary endeavors, and to invite comments and criticism. ow but cannot look back, nor to one another. I will go first, for I know Establishing a literary forum for dialogue, discussion, and above all, friendship, they that the way, and play to aid you in following." JOIN THE DISCUSSION called themselves the “Inklings.” Stories something else. It was the golem. The great The clay monster was gyrating its hips, stomping room light- its leaden feet on the floor, raising its arms to ened as sun the ceiling. It spun, stomped, bent over, streamed and spun around again. through breaks As the dizzy old man tried to in the pull the sights before him into wall something comprehensible, he where a realized that yet one more window motion had erupted. and sec- He Finally Danced! He looked down tion of ly what he had done. He slapped his fore- to see his very own plaster In Jewish lore, the golem is activated by placing a list of doomed indi- head. With the very assassination list had he legs kicking. Ho, had been made the origami dove! What zaniness, what ho! He was dancing! ripped out, allowing a viduals’ names in its mouth. The golem then leaves at its master’s bid- abject foolishness! Oi! He hadn’t realized he “Weee!” he rush of clean air, probably for was getting so absent-minded. He shrugged sang, because he the first time ever. Today would be ding to complete the requested assassinations. and withdrew the dove from his pocket, couldn’t help it. He a celebration of birdsong and daylight. holding it up to inspect the names. Folded sprang out of the shadows to She had come to alert the old fiend that nce upon a midnight dreary a imagined such a silly thing. But it was as and perforated, they were yet clearly readable. the floor with the golem who some hulk had been spotted dancing in the wicked old man schemed the By Keith Call cool water swimming over his old heart. He thought for a moment. While it would did not break stride for its new streets in the secret hours of the night, ten- deaths of many men. On a The cuck-cuck clock struck twelve, certainly be most unorthodox, he saw no rea- partner. They joined arms, elbow to derly hugging drunks and harlots and unwary table before him lay papers, the ritual he had conducted for long years and he now felt a sweetness of soul son not to use the crafted paper. Tradition elbow, clapped palm to palm, and kicked like passers-by. It was an entirely unexpected cau- some folded in intricate shapes, before on this particular evening, the beyond what even the origami offered. normally required the names of the doomed showgirls. Books fell to the floor. Boards and tion for those who haunt the night. The con- Oothers handwritten lists of names, and Night of Reckoning. There was certainly Midnight meant the Night of Reckoning, to be tightly rolled in a sealed scroll for place- windows strained for composure. Candles stabulary had been unable to ferret any leads, atop the whole mess lay an open book nothing novel in this quite serious event, time for business. He arose solemnly from ment in the golem’s mouth. But the origami puffed out. Bottles and vases crashed. but they seemed little distressed about it. from which he read, chuckling. In one and the old fiend shuddered that such a his desk and dropped the dove in a deep dove would do well enough, he reasoned, as The old man, panting, noted the little The old man’s skull paperweight gnarled hand he held an ornate dag- whim be considered; the ritual’s power lay pocket. As he turned the corner he pulled long as the names were written on it. Again paper bird flapping in the golem’s mouth grinned at her and she grinned back. As she ger, jeweled and scintillant in the in the very fact of its established antiquity, a slip of paper from under the skull. On the inner breezes of giddiness. This was all so between the wicked teeth. But he did not stepped over his body she wondered if today, candlelight, which he nonchalant- as grimly dogmatized as Miss Kirsh’s the east wall over a large closet hung a unorthodox! Some colleagues might object to linger on this any more than a gushing foun- or tonight, or ever, some hulking monster ly tapped against a human skull unvarying deliverance of refreshment. A black drapery with symbols embroidered this, but they weren’t here to kvetch, and tain pauses for sightseers; it springs forth as might just spring from shadows and hug her used ordinarily for a paperweight. notion pressed itself upon him regarding identically to those on the floor. For a besides he didn’t feel like making a new list. its function requires, and nothing else. And so very gently, too, and set her down with her There came a rapping at his the cause of these grudging, gleeful moment the old man stood before it with He pulled a stepping stool to the clay giant thus did laughter burst from the old man’s feet on the ground and her heart fluttering chamber door. “Enter, already!” twinges, but he pinched it like a bother- his head bowed, very quietly muttering a and ascended to gently place the little paper mouth, and it seemed his muscles and lungs like doves’ wings. She pulled her shawl tighter said the disgraceful old man. A some insect. chant under his beard. He pulled the drap- bird into the horrible rodent-hole of a were splitting apart from these unfamiliar about her shoulders and planned a nice long ery aside. mouth. The old man stepped down and sensations, this taxation of hilarity. stroll tonight. B cleared the floor of obstacles. There were no “What is this?” he asked of these pecu- Hansen Harmon Austin McGraw other sounds in the house. No crickets sang liar feelings. “Name yourselves, invaders! * * * Bergan Before him and no cats meowed. He held his breath. He Who are you, so bold? Names, names!” stood a clay man almost twice his height. stood in the center of his study, the exact The golem embraced him and the joy- * middle-aged, flush- He glanced at the book on his desk. The legs and arms were thick as trees, and Hudson middle of the kabbala inscribed on the floor, ous-wicked old man returned the embrace, Mariani * faced woman entered, carrying tea On its pages danced dozens of intricate the face was rounded, featureless except and softly chanted the strange words. Wax and out of the golem’s mouth flew the bird, on a tray. She kept close to the wall designs, next to which were printed for clay teeth like nails inside its gaping

slid down candlesticks like tears. After half an fluttering above their heads in circles for one Betts

with the shadowed bookshelves, Japanese characters. It was a book on mouth. How old it was he did not know. * hour he ceased. He folded his arms within instant like a shared halo. The mighty golem *

eyes low, preventing connection origami. Two or three months ago he had It had been given to him by his own his coat and backed into the darkness of the stiffened. It teetered, tottered, and finally tim- Johnson to the old man’s frank observance pulled it from his piles of books, not real- revered master decades ago upon the study. bered forward onto the still-dancing old man. Shaw of her. The porcelain pitcher and izing that he had even owned such a thing young (but scandalous, even then) fellow’s “Go,” he said softly to the golem. Nothing like vases or bookshelves broke this *

cup rattled with her nerves. “Make haste, or from whence it came. Perusing it, at graduation. This was merely one of the “You have much to accomplish before the time. This time it was just the old man’s * Miss Kirsh,” he said, his voice oddly least, would afford him some vacuous dark and secret things of this house. rising of the sun. Afterward you shall return bones that shattered. Borofka smooth for one so fossilized. She set the amusement for those short periods One of the more useful, too. His L’Engle to me.” But in all this solemn-golem serious- On the floor, nose to nose with the * things on a table and turned for the door. between the larger projects, once during lips played a little smile as he began to ness he nearly had to cover his mouth to sti- black, impassive visage above his own face, On the floor lay symbols which she whichhe had learned Swahili, and another read the writing on the paper. But a sud- fle unwelcomed giggles. That little bird the old man whispered into its deep O of a Vitz stepped over gingerly, as though one of time he had charted the courses of den irritation seized him, and with this looked so funny in the mighty golem’s mouth, “I know you, ancient one. Oh world them might ensnare her ankle and pull her obscure comets, just for fun. But at his emotion he was much more comfortable. mouth! But then he saw something. For the of wonders, I know who you are, little dove down to a black pool beneath the floor- age one lost track of such assorted topics. Here in his hand was not the list of merest instant it seemed to the wicked old of peace! Your name is . . . Volume 4, Issue 4 Inklings boards. Good enough that a private library was so doomed men: Wassermann who had writ- man that the origami bird had fluttered, but is—” A dove, a dove, what of the dove? In The door closed behind her; he well-stocked, and Heaven (or wherever) ten that damning monograph against the this no doubt was a caused by the stirring of his darkening consciousness he recalled its resumed tapping. How irritating the alone knew what else lay on those shelves. old man’s theory of soul migration, and the golem. Its fingers clenched slowly, its fleeing whiteness above arks and rivers, things woman was! Three times weekly for twen- Scanning the characters in the book, he Muir who had consistently monikered the head turned slightly, left and right, up and he had read about in old manuscripts. Explore the mystery ty years she had performed the same pressed the dagger along an imaginary line learned old man a “diseased crow” at the down, as though acknowledging an unheard But twilight closed, and into the unvarying services dispensing the same on the paper. He cut, folded, cut more, Copenhagen conference, and Isaacson dialogue of questions and answers. And then, golem’s mouth the old man breathed his last at the heart of spirituality. tea following the same instructions with folded again, following minute directions whose horse had splattered mud upon of a sudden, it lunged from the closet out to breath. Internationally acclaimed meek wordlessness. A tired frump she was explicitly. Then he unfolded the paper him as it galloped along with Isaacson the floor, quaking every wall, vibrating the Next morning Miss Kirsh came in for however faithful and unobtrusive she was, with utmost gentility, as though spreading atop, laughing, obviously unapologetic. authors share their insights room with such force that the old man fell the tea tray, and to relay some odd news. on the supernatural who thrived on gallons of monotony. the wings of a wounded butterfly. Other instances of miscreant men came backward. “Aaaha!” he yelped, grasping pro- Instead she found the study torn to shreds, Well, that was good for her, but not for Between thumb and forefinger he held it to mind. tuberances for support. He pulled himself and an old man on the floor with a bit of in everyday life. the wicked old man on this particular up to the light, a thin and fragile dove of No, this was a mistake, and a rather upright, a usually laborious action for the old crumpled paper in his mouth. She did not night. No, no! Tonight was special, and he the most pristine white except for a few bitter one in the wake of his meticulous man but now a light and effortless task. It startle or cry. How could she? She knew that 28 felt positively light headed. Even so, he inky lines of script written in his spidery preparations. Here in his hand was the 29 seemed there was no end to his rising; he felt unspeakable doings occurred in this room. Paraclete Press could not immediately account for his gid- hand. He felt as though it could fly up and supply list for Miss Kirsh’s morning shop- as though he were flying upwards into deep Her first thought was to sweep up this mess. $20.00 •Hardcover • Edited by Harold Fickett diness. away, so lifelike was it, and suddenly ping in the village. He looked to the desk clear sky. The room was spinning, but so was But no, better first to alert the constables. To order: 1-800-451-5006 • www.paraclete-press.com In mere moments he would conduct another waft of glee overtook him as he at the disarrayed papers and knew instant- Inklings Volume 4, Issue 4 Volume 4, Issue 4 31 Inklings —Carol Bell B I wondered what in my own life I own what in my I wondered not for nothing that I related It was felt that strongly about. I literally Would that ques- it? It was life to keep up my give tion, in fact, that caused me to enter my the rabbits" phase."puzzling over I have those rabbits and the mean- puzzled over ings of their deaths for a long time, and not totally be out ofthough I may that phase yet, I understand its major I believe import. so strongly to the rabbits. They demon- their deaths that the thing worth strated by dying for. for is the thing worth living Just more importantas freedom was for them than mere subsistence, so there is some- life more important own in my thing much than just getting by, making ends meet. It is freedom, yes, but it is freedom to do, to fulfill. And it is God-given. He placed it in the rabbit and He placed it in me. It is a holy principle. Rabbits pounding on bare studded walls: the picture and the lesson of a lifetime. was dearest was threatened, dearest was was both had fought to the death. that. I admired I really admired that. Holding Seeds in Her Mouth in Her Seeds Holding alone at the station She stands a gray coughs into as snow night. toward that stutters evening The of ache winter squirms against her back, whispering her name. as leaves She tastes hoarfrost surrender to the ice gullet: themselves ofa chasm whispered covenants. She wraps herself green, in muzzled seeds in her holds dung-colored train: mouth to conjure a hammering frigid tracks over spring screaming brazen gatheringspeed gorged with heat boxcars snow-clad flatbeds heaped with noise for change. wheels ravenous She rides the engine with the sun in a satchel: a suitcase for desire. And when she breaks the latches, summer sneaks through burgeoning gardens, in the wind. secreting its tracks one another as upon crawl Days she listens to grasshoppers prowl, the sough of slithering rivers to the ocean's jaws. of When as a caravan autumn appears camels laden with treasures rugs, shrouded in Persian dust from the journey, she swallows caftans, sheathed in painted smells leaves snow. and begins to dig a seedbed beneath the Then, she paints her arms fledgling green for the train with her name as she waits in its skin. etched For this wild rabbit,For as for the rabbit, is wild from God. The essence of the rabbit is wildness. Its wildness—and the freedom it a partimplies—is such of it that it will fight with all it has to keep from losing it, itself driving even hopelessly against impenetrable in the effort.walls And it will con- to fight even this valiant tinue death. Some things are more important than life. of The value of some things demands the giving life. other, made. was that choice When up its lifeless body the next I picked morning, curiously filled with I was admiration. sad, I was yes, and my over.rabbit trapping phase was But more than that, impressed. I was The rabbits had won. Both had been challenged funda- at the most ofmental level being, and both had remained true to their natures. Neither had relented. Neither had settled for less than the life God had created it for. When that which A wild rabbit, a jack checked on him first thing. on checked his head into He had beaten until he walls those wooden skull.exposed his I was stunned. a poor lay Here creature—dead. And it was fault.my to I hadn't listened good advice. known I had better. and saddened I was ashamed. But then, I thought, be so hard on why myself? a this was Maybe fluke. a one- this was Maybe and in-a-million crazy rabbit tamed another that could be that box in my waiting was very instant. I Maybe shouldn't jump to conclu- sions. I buried the little fel- the to check way my on low box. The down, door was and sure enough, next my waiting experiment was inside. If done ever you've something the second time shouldn't knew you you have, can relate to then you with this sec- experience my ond rabbit. I knew the doomed from attempt was the start. I could tell. I spent a good deal of time that afternoon him, holding handling and studying him. And looking at his rabbit eyes and sensing what he was about. I knew it wouldn't work. But with inexcusable stubbornness ahead I went with the project and locked for the him in the playhouse night. —Judith Terry McCune Terry —Judith The thing is, curious when I put the rabbit can't Dad had told me a wild That afternoon I found him dazed, Next morning dead. he was I Childhood streets cul-de-sacked Winding through my I found no secret paths or incantations, no change, no wild, draw nothing I couldn’t straight lines and circles—though crayons in my sidewalks capture the way can’t curve, earth’s follow and rise the hollow of particular place, the hill I trudged up after school,every day forcing me slow,to walk notice trees. Tramping that slate, I wished dumbly for birds, rainstorms, fruit; for mud. I longed vaguely desire— What I found was could hold it concretely. and sidewalks restless to my They a clean canvas stretched imagining. They offered the curb first fearless leaping. for my yet full from apple,yet full with at me back looked to elicit mercy.a look designed a For feels God imagined I knew how moment I his helpless children.toward Then I sent way. him on his the adjacent under a nice pine in box woods, it just felt right. And I soon learned that, indeed, right. it was the trap door the Breathlessly opening next morning, largegazed I eyes at two long,staring out from under quivering ears. rab- jack Grade A prime One USDA bit. in the rabbit business. was I be tamed. He told me, but I didn't listen. Because I knew better. to And I wanted try. with patience and I thought that enough work, a wild rabbit would even in.finally give ill-founded So with this beliefwild rabbit with first my I locked rabbit pellets, in a small, and water hay run-down as a building previously used sisters, my by playhouse and left for school. to begin the domestica- I planned tion process that afternoon. leav- As I was ing, I heard him bang against the bare- times. several studded walls I thought he tire ofwould a hurry—or that in kill himself. sitting in a corner with most of the skin offknocked his forehead. so He was addled that he made no attempt to flee as him up.I picked with I treated his wound sulfur powder, I knew to do, the only thing with him awhile.and stayed I thought that, somehow, a differ- make would affection ence; if for no other reason, rest he would from sheer exhaustion.safely now That night, before going in, him sit- I watched a rabbit ought to. ting peacefully like essence ...The ...The I was up forty-five minutes early the minutes up forty-five I was and quietly lis- the box I reached Somehow, without plans or a By Glenn Lucas next morning. at take I figured it would my least this long to celebrate catching to school.first rabbit before I went On the box-trap, my to check way an insidious fear nagged me: Had I caught a rabbit that so monstrously hugewas that he could possibly bounce off with the box?—even a kid in a while trapped on the inside—like cardboard box, only better. Or, if the case,weren't that I imagined that, once trapped, to pieces, the box he had kicked trouble. me only splinters for my leaving dispelled, quickly My fears were however, intact,when I spotted the box the trap door closed. oftened for movement any kind. None. the door fell ofMaybe accord. its own Then...tiny sounds. scratching it I picked up, turning the trap door to the sky, opened it and peered in. ping- A tiny black pong ball of fur huddled against one corner. beady little mouse eyes, Two helpless, I could claim was a birdhouse I built in the I could claim was an exact replica Scouts and ofBoy a giant earthworm I carved a two-by-four from for a tenth grade biologyproject. (Actually, I learned more about carving than earth- worms, out but some things just work well.) ofschematic any sort, I managed to fash- dad had my from one-by-eights ion a box in the garage. a suspiciously like (It looked man- I even birdhouse with a flat roof.) aged to construct a trap door operated by a trigger made from a small branch, which descended through the top and guarded the rear portion of the containing the box bait. in a little meadow I placed the box on the other side of hundred feet several the railroad tracks. I had seen rabbits scamper through there at times. bait I For used a fresh piece of apple. A wild rabbit, rabbit, a jack and the freedom it implies— Rabbits is wild from God is such a part is such of it that it will fight rabbits. I intended with all it has to keep from losing it. with all it has to keep of is wildness. the rabbit Its wildness— Rabbits boxing as if for me to become a trapper—to become the were available.were So it looked only kind of trapper I knew garage me none showed about: London kind of a Jack trapper, a tough, hard glob of box. in the check A quick a man that snarled and ate was to somehow obtain such a obtain such to somehow was box. My first objective, therefore, hardtack and beefhardtack jerky with his The only woodworking experience The only woodworking I must have been a junior in high have I must trap,When the word I use please prevented from leaving a six-sided from leaving prevented Stories dogs and lived on the edge—I had to dogs and lived been enticed into a five-sided box,been enticed into a five-sided was first become a carpenter. I had to build a to arrange so that a rabbit, events having box. school, any particular I didn't have and goal in mind. too But it's easy to make ofmuch goals. end up in I would Maybe the rabbit business, I wouldn't. maybe to structureHow a business, such to how care for and my market rabbits to turn a profit, have would to wait. It seemed obvious that unless I could figure to out how trap a rabbit, all other plans were off. understand, I do not mean I intended to an animal in a trap.catch Actually, plan my more that of was reason—based on little more than a whim—I made a decision to go through the puzzling, embarrassing, or possibly maturing, phase. rabbit trapping no one day for one day fun. In short, cost me anything; it seemed like wouldn't really wouldn't were out there;were it been a logical extension of my growing up with idea. The rabbits Or it may have Or it may animals, especially chinchillas. But this is hindsight. At the time, came to it just me as a splendid man against nature. life's basic challenge: sophical acceptance of have been a deep philo- have realize my decision may realize my y mother was always certain "going It I was always through a phase." y mother was it was,didn't matter what if she disagreed with it, going I was through a phase. If puzzling or embarrassing, actions were my is only in retrospect that I I have little understanding why.I have It One phase I went through was char- was through One phase I went

acterized by a strong desire to trap rabbits. a strong desire acterized by M she would explain,she would “Oh, he's just going a phase.” through On the rare occa- her approval,sion they met with with maturing. credit me she would “You're becoming very mature,” say, she would me as delighted an appraisal which as it surprised her.much The fact is, though, right. she was I did go through as many as she claimed). phases (though I doubt

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30 Rabbits Volume 4, Issue 4 33 Inklings —Kristy Johnson ¨ From the moving wall, the moving From background on switched his life,Over and blew. No one ever The familiar drone and moan on a Coltrane, cap laughs,In Kente shifts with ancestral pole,His end-of-day most sit jammed Up ears, gloss and tone of varied black for blue-notes in line to wait choose We'd in,Join for certain noticing the need percussion. Stops, things are. way raises his cup to the Drum section brakes, more clink than swoosh The to. played Off another gig, to he crosses Blue-Notes and Vibration and Blue-Notes Tonight, clarinet pulled a silver a man burden slung deep the black within From Flinches, if they would like Kansas. this were doing Armstrong.White cheeks This one Claim, to that one clings white-knuckled space through stopped Inside padded personal And white or stupor. Any other night and vibration. a bridge the rails Over O'Hara's city again,Frank until the man Accompaniment mourns bag from black in,Weighs form walls then gaps, letting out The platform. O, paid more for that. should've Colorado. Starbucks Frappuccino artistic effort in proudly supports creative, independent, Heming —Yours, Ernestway A loud sound in the distance, like the like in the distance, A loud sound “What that?” was whispered. Peter Table,” the Stone like “It sounded turnedAll eyes and focused on the fid- Lewis: I prefer a bull in this betrayal and propitiation and the propitiation and betrayal death of Aslan shortly thereafter: grinding of made everyone stones, look up. his canteen fingering quietly, said Edmund directlynervously. at Edmund looked Susan a clipped, exaggerated with and spoke point- did. Didn't it Edmund?” it “Yes, edness, with the standing The minotaur, geting boy. at Edmund, others and staring unblinkingly lowered its shaggy, bullish head, pawed once As it or twice and then charged boy. the him, Edmund lifted up his came towards hands in surrender open. his eyes and kept scene, the nature ofgiven but Narnia, ofand its utter lack anything overtly Mediterranean, crea- a mythological ture, as the such minotaur is decidedly more effective. Charles Too obvious and not enough obvious Too Peace, William —Well done,—Well Jack. Lewis, action. toil, whom do you For man!? and left done all the work You've nothing to the reader. reconstruct- I've ed a sample of the scene at the Stone Edmund’s immediately following Table ism.of essence As the the greater clumps of through piece moved your me, into spiritual melt I felt the walls flowers the wallpaper beings and emerged nymphs and dryads. as These the danced upon ethereal creatures pages of had become book which your a great storm. As the dryads torn were and transmogrified fierce wind, the by of a large the walls through lion broke the house. out roar went His savage the entire scene, fog over a like everything in its solid enveloping embrace. Then the wind died down into fluttering pages and the flowers so danced ever to their back slowly places on the wall, and the sound of the lion's call gen- tled into a whisper that said, “It is well.” ICKS H —Harry HIDELER S —Sincerely, —Respectfully, Graystone Wells Graystone Again, Narnia, wander he must Lewis [STOP] just read manuscript while reading had a revelation I've earlier manuscript your I received Flannel O'Connory Fyodorsky Dostoyev Fyodorsky ANCY changing his sheets and worrying his sheets changing his land- lady. of growing bent with the weight old and sin and guilt. The at him faces staring back should grow and more repul- more distant as his confused mind swirls into insan- sive ity. The . sweating . . (Editors note: we have of not printed a section pages long. 500 was this text as the original letter falls under the editing categoryThis exclusion ya-da.”) ya-da, known as “ya-da, . . . then , and only then, he experi- must ence freedom as he the rest oflives his and in as a slave days company of the loving his siblings who have willingly to chosen accompany him in his punishment. Western Union Telegraph: Western as trans- is not credible [STOP] wardrobe portation to Narnia device [STOP] need something more mech- anistic [STOP] perhaps a radiator or an electric [STOP] both pose box problems of insulation [STOP] either heat or frost [STOP] will draw up some plans and send later [STOP] Dear Clive, manuscript.your impression is My overall story. are too subtle with your that you In message, order for the readers to hear your shout it out. must you instance, For in the initial scene in Narnia, I think the lamppost is too tame an image, perhaps the addition of an artificial faun? I also ifbelieve be would helpful if at least one of the four children had a prosthetic device of some sort. Dear Jack, just this evening, and have this week on of eve the hallowed birth, your had the and read it.pleasure to sit down tell I must experience in doing so has that my you been a descent into spell-binding surreal- N —The editors readers. staff members inadver- —Regards, Tolkeen, Jr. There is nothing here of the Geography is sketchy at best as Geography is sketchy Inklings Mr. Lewis, true struggle of the human soul and mind, of the true nature ofand punishment. crime deep Edmund's cursory such treat- is given betrayal him stand absolved ment as to make before he has sinned. reflect He must the true suffering of a sin-tortured soul. writhe in bed for He must of sweat nights on end with the sickly remorseless fever. rise and He must Narniawander as a man lost and for- saken. he should spend staring Days into the faces of all around him not recognizing who is friend, who is stranger, who is enemy. And then he return and must to the sweating writhing for a few more weeks, and be greatthere must detail of him B & B on Tuesday. Inklings and represent some of the earlier this correct?). Also, suggest I would an entire book, one, preceding this that explains the history of the country, its neighbors, political, social, interac- cultural tions, previous treaties, wars, alliances, etc.... well. wish to consult a few car- may You tographers as a for accuracy here as well botanist of good repu- tation, as the flora and fauna of differing ter- be carefully rains must verified. I will bring notes to the my —Beverly Saylor —Beverly

These letters were apparently sent to Lewis in response to his early drafts of

As I read your latest draft,As I read your I com- discussed these have Although we n a recent to the home of visit C. S. Lewis, tently stumbled upon a literarytently stumbled coupe. Deep of in the ashes a furnace found in the bowels of a clutch of the Kilns, home, Lewis’s half-burned correspondence discovered.was Recovered carefully and then reconstructed even more carefully by

Letters from the underground the from Letters Jack, posed a list out of habbit [sic], I suppose—of specialists to consult regarding the accuracy of created country. your are a few ofFollowing concerns my with the thinness of the text: issues before, emphasize that I must enough detail as to be Narnia given is not credible. noted some ideas for you I have as to the linguistic history of the various peoples and creatures of Narnia I (thus far of charted 52 variations have species, is

of C. S. Lewis The Letters Lost I influences on this book. These priceless letters areinfluences on this book. These priceless presented here, in as much entirety as we could provide, for the pleasure of our faithful the experts in our extensive Paradox Publishing research some of Publishing laboratories, the experts in our extensive Paradox the precious were documents lost, but most of them have survived. Due to the almost complete destruction of the lower half of decipheredhad to be painstakingly using strong microscopes and educated guesses. the names of the letters, the authors have The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Time out, earth suspended between and beyond, for a galaxysearching to ride, floating birth between and rest when all the stars run to hide. Time out, lunacy, a pause from technicolor listen to the wind or sleet, anguish and delight, interludes between when cells and souls become one. Time out, Kings-X and Anti-I-Over, escape into sunlight or squall, geography between and life teeter-totters when brain cells process perception. Recess

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It began on me to dawn his life differently, he saw that now his brother differently, his home differently—irreparably so. I knew he ate differently, slept differently. I him hollow-eyed,saw alone, sitting empty glasses in odd places leaving around the house. all, to its messy conclusion. down By the end, he knew he couldn’t wrap up his grief in a slogan or blame others anymore for trying to do it for him. look He could only wife helplessly in her at his down final moment on earth with him and reflect later, without comment, "She smiled, but not at me." you. The lion of Narnia started to look real to me. as a free- his living makes Scott Sawyer lance writer. of His book non- creative fiction, lished next year. Scott and his wife, Joy, in Denver,live Colorado. . AWYER S A Grief Observed COTT S And yet there was a certainAnd yet there was Years later I’d all but given up on all but given later I’d Years Surely Lewis didn’t intend this in the Surely Lewis didn’t away. Lewis when, desperate at a somewhat point in life, up I picked pants-dropping approach to his appraisals approach pants-dropping of absurdities. life’s When read Lewis, I I clinking; glasses heard cocktail when I read the big guy, shirt his I saw coming pint spilling over. and his untucked The to be found weren’t reassurances I sought room I imagined Lewis in the drawing inhabiting. guessed have would (I never a set foot in ever from his books that he True, the Bird and Baby.) place like he within the fight for stood as an omniscient the faith. As Henry said of Adams Henry James, "He possessed a mind so fine it And I could could not violate itself." appreciate that. But nothing about the man, as far as I could discern, connected us on a gut—read: spiritual—level. After a few pages, realized this I quickly least accomplished book. had to be Lewis’s detect the most casual reader could Even usual mode of the author’s that this wasn’t writing. life. all raw it was Yet And arrest- ingly unsettling. seeing like it was Reading in the boxers father standing in his your a baby. like next room bawling I had the witnessing something I feeling I was awful turn my but couldn’t be watching shouldn’t eyes release in doing so. The tonic came not in what Lewis had to say, shocking- but in the of nakedness ly revealed his humanity. work Marriage had brought this man’s death to earth—and his wife’s down now fartherhad brought it down still. writing—the integrity of honesty its raw he had me in an stood on its own—but emotional grip. Soon I hated whenever that grip began to slip. At times Lewis pon- maddeningly reverted to arm’s-length tificating and rhetorical questioning. But by help him- he couldn’t convinced I was now self (and I admire him for not attempting to hide the ugly struggle). At virtually every vulnerable moment, overtak- he was intellect that had kept the live-wire en by the decades. his comportment intact over Thus, he came across at times as too clini- me he’d cally self-analyzing to convince .If , either cocktail glasses clinking; cocktail and his pint spilling over. and his pint spilling when I read (Chesterton), When I read Lewis, I heard The Screwtape Letters The Great Divorce I saw his shirt coming untucked shirt his I saw coming untucked Mere Christianity . Chesterton had more of a Over the decades I made the requi- Over The Lewis canon suffered other Yet, try as I might, I could never matic) events in my life, in my matic) events shaped the which contours of faith, my I demanded to see all talk of religion demonstrated on the pavement. I stood at the time, where From truths supposed being Narnia’s I rarely saw those who recited them. out by lived Like Christ, Lewis didn’t appear to a lot of have adver- living tisements for his work. me,To his influence almost a was sideshow— perhaps a dis- even traction— from the real matters of faith. site false starts on through the nagging of sheer peers or by force of will. The considered a book was monument, every the peak to be scaled by defender of the faith. But if got I ever through the first chapter, recall any- I don’t thing from the experience. My reaction to a witty pontifi- that he was Lewis then was cator, don, an ivory-tower not somebody who did battle in the trenches. And to me, to where real faith had were the trenches be lived. (As I later learned, Lewis was ofindeed a veteran the trenches, worst,humankind’s I.) War in World life.casualties in my Once, a friend I saw stage an adaptation of I had a reaction, gratitude a vague it was had spared me from that seeing the play reading the book. inching But Lewis kept me nonetheless. toward mind,fared better in my put insofar as it hands and feet to the fiery concepts of human psychology and the and behavior present reality of evil. there, Now I thought, is something that gets close to the real thing. escape the guilty pleasure of enjoying G. K. Chesterton, a Lewis forefather, more than the Oxford don himself. I might well diet of attribute this taste to a childhood The Three Stooges . cracked I never

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the sheep through a that entered the fold the gate. other than way widening Lewis cult, found that read- I’ve ers of his popular literature fall into one of categories:two of the lover fantasy and the person of faith, who sometimes are the same person. the alert among (For you, no, a commen- this combination isn’t tary of on the questionable validity religion.) person of faith, I. as was She introduced me the first volume giving me to Lewis by of it. Lewis at the time seemed to me Reading just another conformist fel- fad among my as con- students (though not nearly low was).formist as reading Tolkien I over- heard a lot of talk about the wonderful parabolic content of the Narnia books. But because of certain traumatic (and dra- I

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into the neighborhood” is the one who telling of the tale it becomes their own will cause our hearts to burn within us. narrative. Life becomes words, and then is Upon Reading a The Prophetic Imagination As I’ve talked to other writers, I’ve turned back to life again through our read- discovered that many of us seek to ers’ lives. Biography safety we often accrue when we carry the unearth ways to remain rooted in the raw, The glory of glory is that it often safe label of “writer.” Our protective pul- real world—living, organic ways. I’ve also presents itself as plain, white bread. of C. S. Lewis pit of words can actually prevent us from found that my work as a counselor helps Simple. Unadorned. Humbling. And the The Squatting, Smiling the dirty business of living the words we keep my vision and, hopefully, my writing lowly truth about the writer who is a pil- The biography close-leafed write. “I think, therefore I am,” the old grounded in the dirt, keeps my heart and grim on the path toward heaven is that he adage goes. An apt paraphrase for the dis- my hands and my feet muddy, as I contin- is, first and foremost, both the imitator in my hand I railed tanced writer would be, “I write, therefore ually wade into the mess of human shame and embodiment of one who preferred to on the author. To reduce I am.” and joy. Hearing cigarette-butt, broken- hang out with dysfunctional fishermen and Incarnational Writer But the incarnational act stops us beer-bottle stories of unwanted pregnan- slimy IRS people. Anything less is not such a mind as probed frozen in our all-too-often undisturbed cies and debilitating mental illnesses and incarnational writing; it is solipsistic snob- ocean depths of thought n an issue commemorating C. S. glory dust behind. tracks. To be a writer, a Christ-ful writer, broken marriages reminds me that, like bery. Lewis, it seems only fitting to discuss I think it’s much tougher for me to we are invited to resist the temptation to writing, living incarnationally is not neces- The incarnational writer resists the to a flat and squalid formula— the morality of writing. I’m a person think about Jesus the person. That’s allow life to glance off us like a child’s suc- sarily a lofty venture; it is about the temptation to fortress himself in the of faith, and I’m continually amazed because a God who is like me, in every tion-cup arrow. Christ lovingly bids us to cracked sidewalk in our hearts and the dreamy castle of pretentious illusion, this caused this and that that— semi-strangled-but-fully-alive-and-gor- where his servant-readers scurry around at one, particular aspect of my com- substantive as though pebbles dropped munity’s literature: The tantalizing way, is geous flowers that mysteriously grow him wondering what grandiose banquet wonder that Christ invaded our untidy uncomfort- The great temptation in between those cracks. It is about, as the they could possibly offer him. Instead, he in ponds shoot one straight line existence and became one of us. able and poet Geoffrey Hill calls it, “our common, lives smack in the middle of the beach- I As one modern translation of the unsettling. It puddled substance.” front of life, as Jesus did squatting, smil- to shore rather than writing is to distance ouselves, Scriptures says, he “moved into our neigh- means he The incarnational writer will find it ing, frying up breakfast and serving it on ring rounding upon ring? borhood,” fully entering the world of does not impossible to be a bystander in life, or use the rolled-up newspapers of our common noisy traffic jams, burnt toast, petty stand far off. to withdraw from writing as means to stand aloof from existence. Our common, puddled exis- How dare you squeeze those loved or newly met. Every meeting, tence. B acquaintances, smelly feet, strep throat. It means he such immensity of spirit Such a human picture flies in the face of knows me to chance or otherwise, is an opportunity for both unmitigated glory and gut-wrenching A version of this article will appear in Joy’s what I think when I hear the word “spiri- the core. The the messy world. book, The Art of the Soul: Meditations for the through a few pages tual”: a word that connotes a tranquil, great tempta- pain (just consider dear C. S. and his one, Creative Christian Community, forthcoming ethereal, sanitary way of living. I imagine a tion in writing is to distance ourselves, to enter fully into the sheer misery, the hum- great love, Joy). It is the gorgeous, hum- from Broadman & Holman Publishers. She is glued between boards. spiritual person as one who glides through withdraw from the messy world. 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But don’t America saves again!the day With heroic astronauts, repentant reporters and scared teenagers, this is melodrama at its finest. some Take Kleenex; be sniffling. you’ll — INGRY K The Wedding Singer The Wedding Touched by an Angel Touched COTT S Not much for the theological crowd to for the theological crowd Not much on,chew a possible discussion on except heresy. Cage Nicholas is an angel in a black overcoats, black all wear overcoat—they a fact not mentioned in a surgeonwhose interest is piqued by in Meg Ryan. by despair played His curiosity mounts and ends in a decision to hang up this “mortal thing”his wings to give a try. Inconsistencies aside, near our feel how we and griefsjoys are to those who reside in This film should be on any aging baby see” “must boomer’s list. through (Adam Sandler) navigates his way eighties tunes, bad fashions (that used to closet) and a sea ofhang in my teal and in Drew to find a romantic match fuchsia Barrymore. 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But when EVER AFTER It amazes me that Edward Norton It amazes me that Edward has films.done only five a he’s minute One psychopathic, geek, schizophrenic the next Allen musical. in a Woody crooning he’s up, bulked This time he’s tattooed and dome as an angry, sporting a clean-shaven skinhead leader.outspoken Disillusioned with neo-Nazi philosophy, he attempts to dissuade his younger from follow- brother ing the same path. surpasses Redemption brutality.this film’s be miss Ed would To to skip one of perfor- the most powerful mances of the year. , . Elizabeth Life is , , and Saving Ryan Private

was the season.was Of course the Oscar buzz already came and went. the list of saw You top contenders: in Love Shakespeare

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HISTORY X AMERICAN ‘T Beautiful These filled with superb stories, films were great actors, and fine performances. But hopefuls what about the slighted award that and the omitted artistic schlock appeared throughout last year? There are many films that deserve to be added to the Best of be left on the ‘98 and shouldn’t edge of an overlook.

Editors Note: This article originallyEditors written last spring, was Note: This just after the films of presented for the best were Academy Awards issue of 1998. This scheduled to be released in April. It wasn’t, ofInklings was so you’ll course, Scott has written so wittily are quite dated. Our notice the films about which each of Though apologies. run the arti- we’ve ‘98 films, selections were Scott’s his critical recommendations and perhaps view take cle in hopes that you’ll them on video.

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Inklings Volume 4, Issue 4 Issue 4, Volume Inklings 40 Volume 4, Issue 4 43 Inklings , the A By Edward RTS Based on the story Award Winner, Return Winner, Award This production A Local CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE - - A singular comedy of acade- A singular comedy Les Liasons Dangereuses 303.279.3922 —At The Denver Victorian Presented by the City of Presented by Denver Center 809 15th Street Golden, CO 80401 Open Mon-Sat 9-4; Sun 1-4 FREE ADMISSION and the translator of Yasmina and the translator Gallery appointment tours by ISUAL National - - • V • THE PHILANTHROPIST— WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?: Sunset Boulevard, Juried A CHRISTMAS CAROL— A CHRISTMAS CAROL— LITTLE WOMEN - THE MUSICAL— A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING— THE BREMEN MUSICIANS where we encounter a company of traveling players , A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES— Through December 24 ) that combines wit and philology to create a first-class evening and philology to create a first-class ) that combines wit Exciting ArtExciting Shows Holiday Art Market Art ANCE Through 12 Dec, Through 11 Dec, Aurora, Cultural Arts A highly inventive adaptation of Division. Christmas Carol Christmas spirits work their magic on Scrooge about to enact the story. Aurora. Fri&Sat 7:30pm, Sun again! Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., 2pm. Call 303-361-2910. Through 24 Dec, This timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his Theatre Company. encounters with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future has become a source of hope and renewal for generations and has made Dickens' name synonymous with the holiday season. Stage Theatre, Engagement! This musical premiered last year at Town Hall, and cap- Engagement! This musical premiered last year at Town tured the hearts of the audience and acclaim of the critics! The heart- warming story by Louisa May Alcott finds its way to the musical stage, where it is destined to become a holiday classic. This should be a part of Main St., 2450 W. Hall Arts Center, everyone's Christmas Season! Town Littleton. Thur 7:30pm, Fri&Sat8pm, Sun 2pm. Call 303-794-2787. Through 19 Dec, Playhouse, Inc. Tue-Sat 10am. No show on Nov 25, Thanksgiving. Call Playhouse, Inc. Tue-Sat 303-433-4343. Through 19 Dec, Albee. Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play. Presented by for Best Play. Award Albee. Winner of the 1963 Tony 1420 Emerson Center, Waldo Shadow Theatre Company at the Ralph Thur&Fri 7:30pm. Call 303-837-9355. Ogden St., Denver. Through 12 Dec, explores the broad spectrum romantic relationships in a musical revue of 6901 Wadsworth Arvadaof Rodgers and Hammerstein songs. Center, 1pm. Call 7:30pm, Sat&Sun 2pm, Wed Blvd., Arvada. 7:30pm Tues-Sat 303-431-3939. Through 18 Dec by Jeremy Brooks & Adrian by Dylan Thomas adapted to the stage Mitchell. Presented by The Denver Victorian Playhouse, 4201 Hooker St. and Saturdays 8 pm. Call 303-433-4343. Fridays Denver. Through 18 Dec, mic life by Christopher Hampton (author of mic life by Christopher musical version of x Reza’s 2450 W. Presented by Germinalof theatrical high-jinks. Denver, Stage Fri&Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. Call 303-455-7108. 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For more performing arts groups in Denver x CPAS is a theatre membership organization that provides CPAS is a theatre membership information or to become a member call 303-832-2791. information or to become a member Through December, Through 11 Dec, Ongoing, rock ‘n roll show features 8 original songs, including such favorites as “Bones Bones Bones,” “Perfect Genes,” “A Lot of Nerve,” “The Legend a high-spirited, comic and education- of the Heart,” and many more! It’s most remarkable machine, the human al journey through the world’s body! From nose to toes, this cellular adventure will challenge your brain and tickle your funny bone. Presented by Kidskits at the Denver Civic Saturdays at Noon. Call 303-446- Denver. Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Dr., 8200. Level Wynkoop Brewery. Call 303-297-2111. Brewery. Level Wynkoop Ongoing, Call 303-623-0524. month at the Acoma Center. Ongoing, Presented by Denver Center Attractions. The Swingtime Canteen “Don't Sit enjoy songs such as “Swinging on a Star,” II." You'll War Garner Galleria Bugle Boy.” and “Boogie Woogie Under the Apple Tree,” 7:30pm, Sat&Sun 2pm. Call Tue-Sun Theatre, 14th & Curtis, Denver. 303-893-4100. x this lively comedy about a colorful and dysfunctional group of southern eccentrics. In the backwoods of the Bible Belt, the beleaguered Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldomly tidy and often hilarious. Theatre in 1992 and enjoyed a long, successful runto while playing Fri&Sat 8pm. Call 303- Denver. sold-out houses. 2119 E. 17th Ave., 321-5925. x THEATRE x Civic Theatre. Thursdays 8pm. Call 303-595-3821. Ongoing, HEATRE • T • Presented by Dance classes for The DCPA Wilbur The DCPA Classes in land- Various classes for chil- Various PERA Call for schedule, 303-825- With the Boulder Postoley Presented by Turning the Wheel Presented by Turning Monthly meetings and demonstra- Monthly meetings • O • With the Colorado Friends of Old Time Traditional West African, Afro-Caribbean, West Traditional FOOTHILLS ART CENTER— HERITAGE FINE ARTS GUILD SATURDAY "TAPESTRY" CLASS— ROCKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTS— GOULD VOICE RESEARCH CENTER— You are invited to join us for fun and informative You MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS— At the Denver Art Museum. Call 303-640-ARTS, 303-640 At the Denver Art Museum. Call 303-640-ARTS, PALETTEERS ART CLUB, INC.: PALETTEERS ART CLUB, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AT THE ARVADA CENTER— CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AT THE CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE SCHOOL— FOLKDANCING FOR EVERYONE— RAGTIME TEA DANCE— KIM ROBARDS DANCE SCHOOL— AMERICAN TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY DANCE— AFRICAN DANCE— ART CLASSES, TOURS AND EVENTS FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN & ART CLASSES, TOURS AND EVENTS FOR camp, children's activity booth at craft fair. School District 14 buildings, booth at craft fair. camp, children's activity Manitou 513 Manitou Ave., of ArtsManitou Springs Business Center, Springs. Call 719-473-9568. Ongoing, tions. Northglenn United Methodist Church, Northglenn. 2nd Monday of every month. Call 303-460-7586. Ongoing, FAMILIES— KIDS. Ongoing, Performing arts, arts visual and the humanities. Call 303-431-3939. Ongoing, all ages and all levels in African, Ballet, modern,all ages and all levels in African, Ballet, Jazz and tap among West, Dance School, 119 Park Ave. others. At the Cleo Parker Robinson Call 303-295-1759 X17. Denver. Ongoing, Dance Ensemble. Participatory folk dances from around the world. No partner or experience needed. New Vista High School, 805 Gillaspie 8:30-10:30pm. Call 7:30pm, Dancing Every Tuesday Street, Boulder. 303-499-6363. Ongoing, Music & Dance. Learnthe Ragtime era couple dances to the music of 1595 Pearl Events Center, Orchestra. Temple Mont Alto Ragtime & Tango 2nd Sunday of each month, Lesson 1:20pm, Dance 2-5 pm. St., Denver. Call 303-592-3972. Ongoing, 4847. Ongoing, Colorado Friends of Old Time Music & Dance. Learn easy contras and squares to live music. All dances are taught and walked through; no partner or previous experience needed. 1st & 3rd Friday of each month, 2nd & St., Denver. 1595 Pearl Events Center, 7:15-11 pm at Temple 4th Saturday of each month, 7:15-11 pm at New Vista High School, Call 303-592-3972. 805 Gillespie, Boulder. Ongoing, Afro-Brazilian dances and drumming while interacting with other students. Mondays 7-9 1776 Vine St., Denver. Moyo Nguvu Cultural Arts Center, pm and Thursdays 6-7:30pm. Call 303-377-2511. Through 9 Dec, dren and teenagers. Museum of Outdoor Arts,Road, 7600 East Orchard Suite 160N, Englewood. Call 303-741-3609. Through 16 Dec, provides a forum for joyful and meaningful commu- Production. Tapestry nity play that is safe and spontaneous and inclusive of all ages, experi- ences and backgrounds. Dairy Boulder. Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut, Mondays 7-9 pm. Call303-449-5720. Through 18 Dec, Classes offered ranging from private to group as well as workshops. Call for details. RMCMA, 200 East Baseline Road, Lafayette. Call 303-665- 0599. Through 25 Mar, WORKSHOPS— Saturday workshop, given by skilled artists who are locally and nationally known. Students will receive quality instruction and critiques. First Littleton Boulevard, Littleton. Saturdays Presbyterian Church, 1609 West 9-3pm. Call 303-798-6481. Through 10 Apr, Research Center will offer free voice workshops cover- James Gould Voice are ing the singing voice, the speaking voice, and voice care. Workshops Administration designed to help amateurs and professionals alike. DCPA Call 303-446- Building, Third Floor Studio 1245 Champa Street , Denver. 4841. Beginning 20 & 21 Dec, 809 15th Street, and oil. Foothills Art Center, scapes, pastel, watercolor, Golden.Call 303-279-3922. ONFERENCES • C • ORKSHOPS Held concur- Described by col- A New York City- A New York • W • At the Sangre de Cristo Arts and foreign lan- This presentation from the collec- At the Collage Children's Museum. Takashi Nakazato is a member of the Nakazato Takashi At the Denver Art Museum. Take a trek At the Denver Art Museum. Take LASSES At the Collage Children's Museum, 2065 At the Denver Art Museum Custom-designed kits • C • THE WEST: NEW WAYS/OLD VISIONS— CHARLES SIMONDS: FLORAL FONT— JOHN SORBIE: GRAPHIC DESIGNER— JOHN SORBIE: GRAPHIC THE CLAY VESSEL: MODERN CERAMICS FROM THE THE CLAY VESSEL: MODERN CERAMICS TAKASHI NAKAZATO: CONTEMPORARY POTTERY FROM AN IMAGES OF DEVOTION IN SPANISH COLONIAL AMERICA— FAMILY BACKPACKS— FALL FINE ART AND DANCE CLASSES— MANITOU SPRINGS ARTS ACADEMY— WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ART & HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS— ART STOPS— STORY READING— ETHIOPIAN ART EXHIBIT— leagues as "a giant in the field of American Poster Design," Sorbie's in the field of American Poster Design," leagues as "a giant presented for a first solo show the Museum has ever body of work is the 14th Denver Art 100 West Museum, Front Range graphic designer. 303-640-2789. Call 303-640-4433, TTY Denver. Parkway, Avenue Through 26 Mar, based artist, landscapes and buildings that are Simonds creates miniature geology and the cave dwellings of reminiscent of Rocky Mountain area Parkway, 14th Avenue Denver Art 100 West Museum, Mesa Verde. Call 303-640-4433, TTY 303-640-2789. Denver. Through 27 Aug, Lakewood. Call 303-279-5053. Through 15 Mar, NORWEST COLLECTION, 1890-1940— tions of the Norwest Corporation, features exquisite examples of ceramics artisticand glass representing wide-ranging styles -- Arts & Crafts, Art 14th Nouveau, Jugendstil and Art Denver Art Deco. Museum, 100 W. Call 303-640-4433, TTY 303-640-2789. Denver. Parkway, Ave. Through 1 Oct, ANCIENT JAPANESE TRADITION— 13th member of an unbroken lineage of Karatsu potters. Having mas- tered ancient formsthese and techniques in ceramics, Nakazato applies centuries-old traditions toward contemporary forms and designs. Denver Call 303-640-4433, Denver. Parkway, 14th Ave. Art Museum, 100 W. TTY 303-640-2789. Through Oct, Exhibition of religious art from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in Spanish Colonial America. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr., 303-571-4401. Call Denver. 9 Jan, paintings, drawings and photography by children from Lalibela Pottery, Elementary School in Lalibela, Ethiopia on display in Collage's Art Stream Call 303- Boulder. Collage Children's Museum, 2065 30th St., Gallery. 303-440-9894. 14 Jan - 26 Feb, rent with the National Western Stock Show and including the work of six- rent with the National Western Center for the teen artists from Colorado, New Mexico, and Germany. Denver. 1734 Wazee, Visual Arts, State College of Denver, Metropolaitan Call 303-294-5207. 30th St., Boulder. Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm Included in museum Wednesdays 30th St., Boulder. admission. Call 303-440-9894. Ongoing, through the museum with a Family Adventure Backpack. Each pack is full of hands-on games and activities to lead you through the galleries. Call 303-640- Denver. Parkway, 14th Ave. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 4433, TTY 303-640-2789. Ongoing, Arts and Conference Center. Multi-discipline classes are offered to the Arts and Conference Center. 210 North Santa Fe Avenue, public. Sangre de Cristo Center Theater, Pueblo. Call 719-543-0103. Ongoing, guage enrichment programs for youth, families & teachers. Workshops, visiting artists, staff development, after school classes, summer arts day CLASSES WORKSHOPS Ongoing, & Visual ArtsDevelopmentally Disabled Artist Workshop Workshop, Lakewood Heritage Center, decorating, and party. Holiday Workshop, Boulevard, Lakewood. Call 303-237-7407. 797 South Wadsworth Ongoing, with touchable art objects and materials explained by trained interpreters are featured in different galleries of the Museum. Denver Art Museum, Call 303-640-4433, TTY 303-640- Denver. Parkway, 14th Ave. 100 W. 2789. Ongoing, IGNINGS S A At Group pho- New work OOK In “Compost,” Variety of works Variety • B • Various showings, 2069 showings, Various At the Harmsen Museum of At the Boulder Museum of The Museo de las Americas features many EADINGS PORCELAIN & PEWTER— WOMEN'S ARTS CENTER & GALLERY— COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS CENTER— IMPRESSIONISM: PAINTINGS COLLECTED BY EUROPEAN HARVEST: LANDSCAPES FROM THE HEARTLAND— ART STUDENTS LEAGUE OF DENVER EXHIBITION '99 SALLY APFELBAUM— FOOTHILLS ART CENTER, HOLIDAY ART MARKET— R SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS & CONFERENCE CENTER— CORE NEW ART SPACE: MEMBER’S SHOW— CORE NEW ART SPACE: MEMBER’S COMPOST EXHIBITION-JOSH BEMELEN— FIFTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TREASURES FROM THE DR. S.Y. YIP COLLECTION— In Europe, Impressionist paintings were collected by artists, Art Students League, 200 Grant St., Denver. Call 303-778- Art Students League, 200 Grant St., Denver. DEPOT ART CENTER AND GALLERY— Denotes Colorado Performing Arts Performing Denotes Colorado Showcase (CPAS) Performances Showcase discounted tickets to the shows of over 40 theatre and discounted tickets to the shows performing arts groups in Denver and Boulder. For more performing arts groups in Denver x CPAS is a theatre membership organization that provides CPAS is a theatre membership information or to become a member call 303-832-2791. information or to become a member by gallery members Linda Everson, Madeleine Dodge and Teresa Call Gostanza Stout. CORE—New Art Space, 2045 Larimer St., Denver. 303-297-8428. Through 5 Dec, MUSEO DE LAS AMERICAS— Contemporary Art. A former artist-in-residence at Giverny (home of Monet's famous waterlillies), Apfelbaum makes flower photos with pop of Contemporary Boulder Museum Art, art color and timeless beauty. Call 303-433-2122. 1750 13th St., Boulder. Through 24 Dec, 809 15th St., must for holiday art shopping. Foothills Art Center, Golden. Call 303-279-3922. Through 9 Jan, Classical Chinese furniture including items from the Ming dynasty (1368- 1644) which are prized for the beauty of their wood as well as the com- Parkway, 14th Ave. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. plex art of the joinery. Call 303-640-4433, TTY 303-640-2789. Denver. Through 5 Feb, W. Powers Ave., Littleton.Call 303-795-0781. Littleton.Call Powers Ave., W. Through 5 Dec, of his large charcoal drawings and Bemelen simplifies the decomposition stone sculptures by recognizing the impetus of layering as an elementary with elements which actual elements tool for understanding self. Working and strength vulnerability, for compost, he brings his own sense of clarity, 303-722-6024 Call to his work. At Ilk at Pirate, 37th & Navajo, Denver. for more information. Through 5 Dec, Each year these artists of the talented Latino artists who live in Denver. display and offer their work for sale to help support the operation of the Call 303-571- Denver. Museo. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr., 4401. Through 19 Dec, Arts Center by members of the Art Center for exhibit and sale. Women's Call 303-282-8000. 282 Delaware St., Denver. & Gallery, Through 11 Dec, Boulder 1513 tography exhibition. Colorado Photographic Arts Center, Call 303-455-8999. Street, Denver. Through 12 Dec, MUSEUMS— museums, ministers of culture, private collectors, and even churches. On view will be approximately 70 works by Monet, Cezanne, Pissaro, Morisot, Caillebotte, Sisley and others. Special ticketed Degas, Renoir, Call Denver. Parkway, 14th Ave. exhibition. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 303-640-4433, TTY 303-640-2789, 1-888-903-0278, toll free. Through 13 Dec, Call (303) 893- 1040 Cherokee St, Denver. the William Havu Gallery, 2360. Through 20 Dec, SHOW— 6990. Through 23 Dec, & Jean Featuring the works of Pueblo artists Dorothy Mendoza, Tom Latka, and Kay Singleton to the winter in three unique exhibitions. Call 719-543-0130. Through 15 Feb, Art. Nineteen pieces of Asian and European porcelain and pewter dating 1600-1900. Lakewood Municipal Building, 445 South Allison Parkway, Ongoing, ITERARY • L • At the At the Sangre At the Mizel Museum First Thursday of each month. At the Mizel Museum of VENTS Visit Golden the galleries of the E The work ofThe Duesberry, Joelynn ROUTE 66 - An exhibition of 66 - An exhibition ROUTE pho- (Chicano Humanities & Arts Council) A series (303) 797-1779 special exhibit space for students

At the Denver Art exhibition showcases the Museum. This Schedules Available RITING One Saturday a month (call for dates) Opening Reception, Jan. 27, 6 pm - 8 pm Jan. Opening Reception, Curtis Arts &

Hours: Wed, Thurs • 10am to 5pm & Fri EXPRESSIONS OF THE JEWISH SPIRIT— FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK— BRIDGES OF UNDERSTANDING— THE IMMIGRANT ADVENTURE: TRAVELING EXHIBIT— CHAC GALLERY— GOLDEN GALLERIES ART WALK— ANCIENT CHINESE BRONZES FROM THE SZE HONG ANCIENT CHINESE ENDURING LEGACY: TRIUMPH OF THE SPIRIT— ENDURING LEGACY: TRIUMPH OF THE

Children & Adult Workshops tory of 66, curated by Route artist Christina Ianni Traveling & community exhibits,Traveling art workshops, lectures, Jan. 25 - Feb. 25— tography and memorabilia depicting the art and memorabilia depicting tography and his- Humanities Center Dec. 3 - Jan. 7—

2349 E. Orchard Rd. Village, • Greenwood Colorado Inklings Arts & Literary Calendar & Literary Arts Inklings De Cristo Arts & Conference Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo. Call Santa Fe Ave., 210 N. De Cristo Arts & Conference Center, 719-543-0130. Ongoing, of Judaica. Permanent Jewish people, collections telling stories about the Withintheir ceremonies, traditions and customs. Synagogue, BMH/BJ Call 303-333-4156. Denver. 560 S. Monaco Parkway, Ongoing, Call 303-534-0771. Triangle. Ongoing, 5-8pm. Participating galleries: Arrowhead Gallery, Foothills Art Center, 5-8pm. Participating galleries: Arrowhead Gallery, Spirits in the Wind The Golden Hotel, Smith Art and Framing Gallery, Mountain Inn. Call 303-273-3113 for more informa- and Table Gallery, tion. Judaica. A multicultural exhibit tracing the "Rites of Passage" and "ceremonies and Festivals" through six cultural groups. Art play- projects, role ing and other interactive activities are an integral part of the two hour Denver. tours. Within BMH/BJ Synagogue, 560 S. Monaco Parkway, Call 303-333-4156. Ongoing, of visual art exhibitions, music performances, poetry readings, dance demonstrations and other activities. CHAC, 772 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Call 303-571-0440. Ongoing, Mizel Museum of Judaica. A hands-on exhibit about immigration to America, told through the voices of three Jewish immigrants. Their memories are the basis for intriguing dioramas, photo albums and personal objects that lead visitors to explore their own family's immigration sto- Call Denver. ries. Within BMH/BJ Synagogue, 560 S. Monaco Parkway, 303-333-4156. Ongoing, Ongoing, COLLECTION— VISUAL ARTS VISUAL pioneering technical and artistic achievements of Chinese metalworkers dynasties, and reveals how bronze became from the Shang through Tang and other prestigious objects. the metal of choice for ceremonial vessels Call 303-640- Denver. Parkway, 14th Ave. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 4433, TTY 303-640-2789. Ongoing,

Inklings Volume 4, Issue 4 Issue 4, Volume Inklings 42 Volume 4, Issue 4 45 Inklings —Presented by the —Presented by the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE The Flock Descends into the Pentagonal calvin.edu —Presented by the Colorado Symphony. —Presented by the @ RAMSEY LEWIS AND BILLY TAYLOR RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY NO. 3 RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY ANONYMOUS 4 , Grieg, Piano Concerto, Symphony No. 3, Junichi Rachmaninoff, For information contact the Calvin College Department of English Rapids,Grand MI 49546 www.calvin.edu/academic/engl/ email: ffw Three days Three days of readings, discussions, workshops. Hear the authors. Meet the editors. Come to the Festival. Join the conversation. 616-957-6770 fax: 616-957-8508 Hirokami, conductor; Steward Goodyear, piano at Boettcher Hall in the Call 303-986- Denver Performing Arts Complex. 14th & Curtis, Denver. 8742. 11, 12 Feb, Boettcher Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Colorado Symphony. Call 303-986-8742. Fri&Sat 7:30pm. Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. Garden Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. Thu, Fri&Sat Denver Performing Arts & Curtis, Complex, 14th Denver. 7:30pm. Call 303-986-8742. 3 Feb, Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts & Complex, 14th 7:30. Call 303-986-8742. Thursday Curtis, Denver. 4 - 6 Feb, Takemitsu, Colorado Symphony. Hall & Bryan Potok Moser Cairns Glancy Lamott 2000 McBride Angelou Kushner Schrader Edgerton Donald McKissack Scott Barry Ashley Ashley , Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 23, Diane Chaim erence erence Anne f Wangerin, Jr. Paul Maya Maya and many more and many James March 30-April1,2000 Clyde con —Presented by the Colorado Symphony. Bach’s —Presented by the Colorado Symphony. Lawrence Lawrence Patricia Dances of Galanta Walter ALL BACH Denotes Colorado Performing Arts Performing Denotes Colorado Showcase (CPAS) Performances Showcase discounted tickets to the shows of over 40 theatre and to the shows of over 40 theatre discounted tickets performing arts groups in Denver and Boulder. For more groups in Denver and Boulder. performing arts x CPAS is a theatre membership organization that provides membership organization that CPAS is a theatre information or to become a member call 303-832-2791. information or to become a member Suite No. 1, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Violin Concerto No. 2, Suite violin. Boettcher ConcertNo. 3. John Silverstein, conductor & Hall in the Symphony. Kodaly, Kodaly, Symphony. Bartok, Concerto for Orchestra. En Shao, conductor; Horacio Gutierrez, piano. Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 2:30pm. Call 303-986- Fri&Sat 7:30pm, Sun 14th & Curtis, Denver. 8742. 27 -29 Jan, , Join Alleluia —Presented by Presented by the , Violin Sonata, —Presented by the , Alfred Reed’s , Alfred Reed’s Rodeo Boettcher Concert Hall in The holiday concert fea- Presented by Creative Music —Presented by the Colorado From striking to solid choral and —Presented by the Colorado Greensleeves —Presented by the Colorado —Presented by the Colorado An Outdoor Overture, El salon Mexico by Gabrieli. Presented by the Colorado by Gabrieli. Presented —Presented by the Colorado Music for the Theatre, Appalachian Spring, Presented by the Colorado Symphony. The Holiday Concert Denver Botanic series at the The Holiday Concert Denver Botanic series at the , with the Denver Zoo. Boettcher Concert Hall in Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Works for Brass Works HANDEL’S MESSIAH A CELEBRATION OF THE MILLENNIUM BEETHOVEN’S ARTURO SANDOVAL TOO HOT TO HANDEL for winds and organ, and one of the richest sounds of the and one of the richest sounds of for winds and organ, conductor A COLORADO CHRISTMAS A GOSPEL CHRISTMAS— GUTIERREZ PLAYS MOZART AARON COPLAND CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION MUSIC OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON— MUSIC OF THE HOLIDAY ESTERHAZY COURT, ROMANTIC AND MODERN FRENCH— Quiet City. Quiet City. COLCANNON— PAN JUMBIES— EMERGENCY BROADCAST PLAYERS— SYMPHONY SAFARI— AARON COPLAND CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION— AARON COPLAND CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION —Presented by the Colorado Symphony. Beethoven’s Symphony Beethoven’s —Presented by the Colorado Symphony. 4 Dec, Wind Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Ensemble at Littleton United Methodist Fe.) Saturday, Blvd. between Broadway and Santa (south of Littleton 8pm. Call 303-394-4552. 5 & 6 Dec, hymn-like versions, the Arvadathe Shorter Center Chorale is joined by musical event. At The AME Gospel Choir to present an awe-inspiring Boulevard, Arvada. 6901 Wadsworth Sun&Mon, 7:30pm. Arvada Center, Call 303-431-3939. 8 Dec, Gardens begins with Colcannon performing the melodic songs of Scotland Wednesday Street, Denver. York and Ireland. Tickets at Main Gate, 1005 8pm. Call 303-370-8187. 8 Dec, you the lively music of the Gardens ends with Pan Jumbies bringing Wednesday Street, Denver. Carribean. 1005 York Tickets at Main Gate, 8pm. Call 303-370-8187. 9 - 11 Dec, Symphony. Dustin Wolfe, conductor; Colorado Symphony chorus conductor; Colorado and Dustin Wolfe, Symphony. Chorale. Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Children’s Thu&Fri 7:30pm, Sat&Sun 2:30pm Complex, 14th and Curtis, Denver. & 7:30pm. Call 303-986-8742. 9 Dec, Call Montview & Quebec, Denver. at the Houston Fine Arts Center, Works 303-759-1797. 16 & 18 Dec, Boettcher Concert Denver Hall in the Marin Alsop, conductor. Symphony. Thu 7:30pm, Sat Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. 2:30pm. Call 303-986-8742. 17 - 19 Dec, tures a new commission by local composer Eric Staffeldt, Vaughan by local composer Eric Staffeldt, tures a new commission Williams’ arrangement beautiful of Laudamus Te holiday season— Symphony. Marin Alsop, conductor. Boettcher Concert Denver Hall in the Marin Alsop, conductor. Symphony. Fri&Sat 7:30pm, Sun Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. 2:30pm. Call 303-986-8742. 30 & 31 Dec, NINTH Boettcher Concert in the Hall No. 9, “Choral.” Marin Alsop, conductor. Thu&Fri Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis,Denver. 7:30pm. Call 303-986-8742. 2 Jan, Marin Alsop, Sexter, Sexter, Sun 2:30pm. Call 303-986-8742. Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. 14 & 15 Jan, Arturo Sandoval, trumpet and The Lawrence Loh, conductor, Symphony. Sandoval Quintet. Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Fri&Sat 7:30pm. Call 303-986-8742. Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. 20 Jan, the Arvada Center for an engaging concert with virtuosoharpist Bob Boulevard, Arvada. 6901 Wadsworth Littrell. At the Arvada Center, Thursday 7pm, Call 303-431-3939. 21-23 Jan, x the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. Sun the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. 2:30pm & 4:00pm. Call 303-986-8742. 6 Jan, Colorado Symphony. Copland, Colorado Symphony. Prairie Journal, Old American Songs, First Set. Thursday the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. 7:30pm. Call 303-986-8742. 7 & 8 Jan, Copland, the Colorado Symphony. Piano Concerto, Symphony No. 3. Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Call Fri&Sat 7:30pm. Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. 303-986-8742. 9 Jan, Colorado Symphony. Copland, Hoe-down from Colorado Symphony. Measure Two early Two —Presented by At the Denver Art —This is one of Presented by the we know and love came to Presented by the Colorado An acting couple is on tour in An acting couple is 1st & 3rd Fridays of every THE COLLECTION— Presented by the Colorado Ballet. Act I opens as US Navy Lt. AND . Not one of his romantic comedies, A new rendition of the holiday favorite The Nutcracker ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL THE NUTCRACKER— GRANNY DANCES TO A HOLIDAY DRUM THE DUMBWAITER Troilus and Cressida Troilus MOON OVER BUFFALO— MADAMA BUTTERFLY— THE NUTCRACKER— and ALL BEETHOVEN, MASTERWORKS— CHRISTIAN CONCERT SERIES— TWILIGHT ART BEAT CONCERT SERIES— NUTCRACKER FAMILY MATINEE— 4 Feb - 5 Mar, 18 Feb - 4 Mar, Buffalo in this backstage farce. Fate has given these thespians one more farce. Fate has given these thespians Buffalo in this backstage shot at starring is en route to roles and director Frank Capra himself matinee performance.Buffalo to catch their Hilarious misunderstandings Victorian Presented by the Denver pile on madcap misadventures. Call 303-433-4343. Fri&Sat 8pm. Playhouse, 4201 Hooker St., Denver. x Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada. Tue-Sat 7:30pm, Wed 1pm, Sat&Sun 1pm, 7:30pm, Wed Arvada. Boulevard, Wadsworth Tue-Sat 2pm. Call 303-431-3939. 4 - Feb - 4 Mar, MUSIC Ongoing, month at the Ascot Theatre. Call 303-778-6182. Ongoing, Museum. Call 303-640-4433. 2 - 4 Dec, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. For the first time ever, this celebration of this Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. For the first time ever, the holidays from around the world will be performedround. in the Space Theatre, Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, Denver Performing Arts Fri&Sat 8pm, Sun 6:30pm. Call 303- Complex,14th & Curtis, Denver. 893-4100. Through 26 Dec, As traditional as trimming the tree and toasting the season with family, The Nutcracker brings wonderment to the holidays. Auditorium Theatre, Times TBA. Call 303-830- Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver. 8497. 21 Dec, Ballet. Step into a magic land of Sugar Plum Fairies and dancing choco- lates. Immediately after the performance meet all of your favorite dancers, make crafts and play dress up. Auditorium Theatre, Denver 2pm. Call 303-830- Sun&Tue Center for the Performing Arts, Denver. 8497. 15 - 19 Dec, which tells the story of how be. Presented by Ballet Arts Theatre at the Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Sat&Sun 2:30pm. Fri&Sat 7:30pm, Thur, Wed, Denver. Santa Fe Dr., Call 303-595-3800. OPERA 12 - 20 Feb, Pinkerton is contracting to marry a beautiful 15-year-old Japanese girl a mere pastime, named Cio Cio San (a.k.a. Butterfly). For him, it’s it’s something to do before he gets a real wife in the States. For her, true love and soon a matter of life and death. By Giacomo Puccini, sung in Italian with English surtitles. Presented by Opera Colorado at Boettcher Concert Hall. Call 303-893-4100 or 800-641-1222. Champagne reception following the performance 2/12/00, call 303-778-1500. Night, 2/9/00 and Student Matinee, 2/10/00, call 303- Educator’s 778-7350. Colorado Symphony. Contradances, Symphony Nos. 1&5, Beethoven’s Thu, Fri&Sat 7:30pm at the Boettcher Concert Marin Alsop, Conductor. Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis. Call 303- 986-8742. DANCE Through 19 Dec, Shakespeare’s ‘problem plays’, that small group that includes Shakespeare’s for Measure funny play about—well, it is a sophisticated, realistic, and scathingly war and sex. Presented by The Upstart Crow at the Guild Theatre at the Thur 2/24&3/2 8pm, Fri&Sat 8pm, Sun Boulder. 2590 Walnut, Dairy, 2/27 7pm. Call 303-442-1415. one-act plays from Harold Pinter, the master of “comedy of menace.” the master of one-act plays from Harold Pinter, Presented by quintessential Pinter. Funny and unsettling, this tandem is Fri&Sat 8pm, Sun Denver. 44th Ave., 2450 W. Germinal Stage Denver, 7pm. Call 303-455-7108. x Denver

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L M C S B B L C C C OCHA ROISSANTS CONES ROWNIES ARS EMON OOKIES AKE HEESE F F F F F F F 3 - 26 Feb, 21 Jan - 12 Feb, 14 Jan - 19 Feb, F dice and justice in a sleepy southern town in the 1930’s. As the entire dice and justice in a sleepy southern town in the 1930’s. town gets caught up in the agitated swirl of a racially charged trial, we see the prejudice and posturing of the adult world through the innocent 6901 eyes of a six-year-old girl. Presented by the Arvada Center, playwright Bernard Da Costa which details the real rivalry of legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt col- and Mrs. Pat Campbell, as they attempt to Conundrum laborate on a stage production at the turn of the century. State Productions is proud to have the opportunity to present this exciting new work, which is currently playing to critical acclaim in Paris. Denver Fri, Sat&Sun 2/6 8pm. Call Denver. Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Dr., 303-595-3800. x and fifty years before 1821, forty years before Lincoln ended slavery, black Americans earnedgroup the right to vote, the first black theatrical in the country Manhattan Theatre. was putting on plays in a downtown Emerson Presented by Shadow Theatre Company at the Ralph Waldo Fri&Sat 7:30pm. Call 303-837-9355. Ogden St., Denver. 1420 Center, 3 - 27 Feb, American classic, Hamilton, presented by South Suburban Theatre Company at The Annex, Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Fri&Sat 8pm, Sun matinee on 1/30 1900 W. & 2/6, 2pm. Call 303-347-1900. x Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada. Wadsworth 6901 Call 303-431- Arvada Center, 3939. 29 Dec - 2 Jan, Main St. in historic Littleton. The popu- 2450 W. Hall Arts Center, Town 29&30 all-black cast, will be given on Dec soulful revue featuring an lar, Eve Show on 31 at 6:30pm; a special New Year’s at 7:30pm, and Dec at 8pm Hall on Jan 1 followed by a gala at Town Dec 31 at 9:30pm; for reservations.and Jan 2 at 2pm. Call 303-794-2787 4 - 23 Jan, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams will take audi- Tony-nominated Trilogy. heartsences on another satirical ride into the the polyester- and minds of much the third smallest town in Texas.The Texas, clad citizens of Tuna, part comic hits 3, following the anticipated Tuna, Christmas Auditorium Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Call 303- 893-4100. 11 - 23 Jan, This timeless musical masterpiece about Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby. the little boy determined grow up began a national tour in to never 50 U.S. cities. At the Buell Theatre November 1997 and played in over in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Call 303-893-4100. x The triumphant return Adapted & Directed The DCPA kicks off its The DCPA —The classic tale as told Presented by the Denver Center Regional premiere of off-Broadway Regional premiere Dec. 5 • Hanukah, of the Festival Lights Dec. of 10 • Candlelight Tours the Museum Dec. 11 & 22 • Gingerbread House Workshop Dec. holiday gift workshop own your 4 • Make

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE CONTINUED FROM Inklings Arts & Literary Calendar (cont’d) Calendar Literary & Arts Inklings by Mitch Samu, presented by South Suburban Theatre Company at The Fri&Sat 8pm, Sun 12/3&19 Littleton Blvd, Littleton. Annex, 1900 W. 2pm. Call 303-347-1900. 14 Dec - 2 Jan, COAT— and Joseph and his brothers comes to life in this Andrew Lloyd Webber Tim Rice musical extravaganza full of sparkle and glitz. Presented by the by award-winning children’s dramatist Charlotte Chorpenning. The by award-winning children’s Emperor cares for nothing but clothes and the Minister of Robes plays on his weakness to rob the royal weavers and persecute the Empress. Two rogues convince the Emperor that they can weave a cloth which cannot pageantry and be seen by anyone unfit for the position he holds. Poetry, holiday entertainment by for all ages. Presented humor unfold. Wonderful 2590 Boulder Conservatory Theatre at the Guild Theatre at the Dairy, Fri&Sat 12/18 7:30pm, Sat&Sun 2pm. Call 303-444- Boulder. Walnut, 1885. x smash hit play based on the life of Diana Vreeland, the elegant & out- the elegant & on the life of Diana Vreeland, smash hit play based 1080 Acoma Street, Acoma Center, spoken former editor of Vogue. & 12/25). Call 303- Fri&Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm (except 12/24 Denver. 623-0524. Through 30 Dec, Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, Denver PerformingHelen Bonfils Theatre Arts Complex, 14th & 303- Thur-Sat 8pm, Sat 1:30pm. Call 6:30pm, Mon-Wed Curtis, Denver. 893-4100. Through 26 Dec, Theatre Company. What happens when a hot, young Latino screenwriter What happens when Theatre Company. get his work produced? This storyreinvents his whole world in order to interweaves the zany lives of five Latino performers who set out to con- Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, quer Hollywood. Ricketson Theatre, Mon-Wed Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis, Denver. Call 303-893-4100. 6:30pm, Thur-Sat 8 pm, Sat 1:30pm. Through 6 May, 10 free performances.1999/2000 Free For All series with This series is to everyone.dedicated to making theatre accessible available 2 Tickets hours prior to performance, 1 ticket per person in line, no reservations, no children under 13. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1245 Saturdays 1:30pm. Champa Street, Denver. Beginning 1 Dec, to the Buell Theatre presented by The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Inc. and Denver Center Attractions. Call 303-893- Theatre Company, 4100. x

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