In my previous blog post about my work with the MS 243, the Hampole Psalter, I wasn’t able to include any images of the manuscript and didn’t think I was ever going to have the chance to visually share the text online. Last Friday, however, I received… More
Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot.” Last Thursday was November the fifth, which in America would mean nothing. In Scotland (and Great Britain in general)… More
On Halloween weekend, I went to Edinburgh, Scotland. It was beautiful countryside, and the city of Edinburgh was beautiful, too, although very hilly. We arrived Friday evening, and after 5 hours on the train, I just wanted food, then sleep. Early Saturday… More
Last Wednesday I had the opportunity to see the Men’s Finals in the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Glasgow. I had never been to a professional gymnastic event before and didn’t quite know what to expect. As I entered the SSE Hydro, the… More
Since I’ve arrived in Scotland I’ve had the opportunity to visit places several hours from Aberdeen. I’ve been to Edinburgh, the Highlands, even the evil Megabus station in Perth (read about it in a previous post: Travel, Trepidation, and Theatre), but… More