Literary Corner

A Fine Day In Ireland

Welcome to Literary Corner! Here you will find articles written by people, like you, who are interested in literature and follow this website. Any topic is good as long as it has some kind of literary theme. So if anyone has something you would like to contribute, just let me know.

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If you are looking for any past articles prior to 2021, simply go the the Archives page. They are all there in chronological order.

Why Read?

Good news, everyone! I am now fully retired, and I am back on my literary soap box. I know you have all been anxiously awaiting new postings (or at least some of you have, or possibly one or two of you). Here is a simple quote that I think epitomizes the value of reading. Simple…

New Author: Tadhg B. Mac an Bhaird

Tadhg, a.k.a. Timothy B. Ward, has completed his much-anticipated manuscript about the Ward family in Ireland. Origins and Early History of the Ward Family in Ireland Tadhg B. Mac an Bhaird I am of Ireland,Of the holy land of Ireland,Good sir, pray I thee,for in saintly charity,Come dance with me in Ireland,for Christ’s own sake.-…

Why Literature?

Sitting in my little writing enclave, I get inspired by all the different perspectives people have regarding literature, and reading in particular. The impact on individuals, and therefore the world, is profound! Here are some wonderful quotes to ponder. Salvation is certainly among the reasons I read. Reading and writing have always pulled me out…

I Miss You Today (Update)

Update on Maureen Nelson’s book signing event. Due to the books being delayed, the event is being rescheduled after the holidays. Stay tuned for more updates!

I Miss You Today

The book event of the year is finally here! Maureen Nelson is inviting everyone to her book launch and signing extravaganza that will be just in time for Christmas! As you all know, Maureen has been working for several months on a children’s book about her grandson Riggins Larson. Little Riggins was born to Josh…

A New “Must Read” by Maureen Nelson

Another family member has taken up the pen! Maureen (Ward) Nelson has put together an absolutely beautiful collection of thoughts and memories of her amazing grandson, Riggins. You may recall the article titled Behind the Chair, posted here on Literary Corner on February 20, 2021. It was written by Maureen’s son-in-law, Josh Larson, sharing thoughts…

The Library at Night

Once again brother Tadhg has treated us with an insightful view of the value of literature, this time through his review of The Library at Night, which is a fascinating work by Alberto Manguel of his thoughts on libraries and literature in general. Enjoy! The Library at Night Tadhg Mac an Bhaird In the spirit…

Bibles

Bibles are well known both for their spiritual value and the beautiful evolution of their various designs. I’ll leave your thoughts about the spiritual value up to you, but for people interested in the Bible as a literary work of art, here is an interesting article from brother Tadhg, featuring once again samples from the…

In The Woods

Hello everyone. For those of you in the Minnesota area, it’s nice to say that we’re finally getting a taste of spring! Frances Tallarico, who authored Snow Globe back in February, has treated us with another of her stories. Frances uses real-life experiences combined with a creative imagination to come up with her clever ideas.…

Afraid of the Dark

It appears there is interest in broadening out Literary Corner just a bit. Rather than just having people’s thoughts about literature in general (which I still want to do, and I invite anyone to submit an article), I think it is also nice to include actual writings; short stories, poems, haikus, and things like that.…

Snow Globe

Welcome to the latest posting of Literary Corner. We have something special this time, a little different from the normal posts. Frances Tallarico, a wonderful woman from out on the west coast, is a person who loves literature, especially writing, and has written a number of books and short stories. She was gracious enough to…

Our Stories Are Important

I am very excited to post the first article in Literary Corner in 2022. The honor goes to Arthur Reynolds, who is not just a great writer, but he happens to be my son-in-law. Arthur has captured the true spirit of Literary Corner, and in a broad sense of literature in general. I hope you…

Life Changed

After a much too long break from new submissions to Literary Corner, we have a special treat from a new author as another Ward has stepped up to demonstrate her excellent writing skills. Maureen (Ward) Nelson has taken up the pen to relate this short but heartfelt telling of an event that changed her life.…

The Value of Reading

I periodically come across a quote that seems to fit the theme of Literary Corner perfectly. I saw this the other day on a website called “Wandering Ambivert” (recommended for people who like inspiring pictures of nature). I love what this has to say. Every time I read a great book I felt I was…

Why is Literature Important?

I came across this article on penlightener.com the other day. I feel it captures what I view as the value of literature to the human society, not just for today but throughout history. I thought some of you literature fanatics out there might appreciate this. Why is Literature Important? “Literature adds to reality, it does…

Achieving Peace

As always, I continue to solicit fun and interesting articles from all of you, and from anyone you would like to recommend. There is nothing more enlightening than having a very diverse set of thoughts and ideas, whether serious, funny, or simply just interesting facts. So please, anyone with an interest, please feel free to…

The First Printed Books – Mankind’s Third Revolution

Literary Corner is going to new limits with this incredible piece of work from brother Tadhg. This perfectly addresses the theme of Literary Corner and provides very interesting insights as to how modern literature got started. It’s a bit longer than most articles, but I’m sure you will all agree that it’s worth the read.…

Here Today

(From the Philosophical Files of Kevin J. Ward) Do not be fooled. Today is not the first day of the rest of your life. It cannot be, for in today’s perspective, there is no “rest of your life”, there is just today. However, yesterday was truly the last day of what had been your life.It is…

Call for Articles

Most of you will recall that I solicited some new articles a few weeks ago. I had several interested responses, but a number of you had ideas that were a little outside the scope of how I defined Literary Corner. However, there has been a couple of articles that received very strong feedback that were…

A Letter to the Greatest Man I Never Met

I will once again diverge slightly from the primary theme of Literary Corner (that being some commentary on literature) to present a truly remarkable letter written by one of my sons-in-law to my father. As you will see in the letter, Brett (Erin’s Husband) never actually met my dad, but he came to feel his…

Soliciting Articles!

I have spoken to many of you about submitting articles for Literary Corner. While most people seem to enjoy the articles, not so many people are quite ready to submit one. I’d like to remind everyone that the charm of Literary Corner is that the input comes from a variety a people with unique ideas…

What Does Literature Mean to Me?

In the true spirit of Literary Corner, Keevan Kosidowski (don’t let the name fool you – she’s Irish) gives us a wonderful sense of the value of literature to her throughout her life. I believe this illustrates not only the joy one can experience from literature, but the learnings and insights a person can develop…

Behind the Chair

Today I am going to deviate slightly from the theme of Literary Corner to bring you a powerful and moving piece from Josh Larson. Little Riggins was born to Josh and Ashley on February 20, 2011. He had an extremely rare condition called congenital disorder of glycosylation type 1a (CDG-1a). Riggins was taken back to…

Writing

by Phillip W. Ward February 4, 2021 I am not a writer in the way you may imagine if you are reading this. It is my intent to make that clear from the start. However, like all people, I have thoughts, feelings, emotions, and opinions on a wide variety of topics. More importantly, I have…