Category Archives: Caedmon’s Calling

New Year’s Day 2026 (Hope to Carry On)

The new year started off with a slightly-later-than-usual pre-dawn walk up into the valley.  The breeze was nice and the road mostly quiet.  Morning prayer, some monastic podcast, talk, and then the first full song of the year.  You just … Continue reading

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25 and Counting

Today I woke to the news that Caedmon’s Call was re-recording their self-titled debut album.  I’ve been a fan of their since that album (though a little later than others).  About five years ago, I went on a bit of … Continue reading

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Start Again

It’s difficult to believe that I am already one month into my thirteenth year teaching high school. At this point, we’ve already gone through the first cycle of things: first tests and projects, first homerooms and assemblies. It has been … Continue reading

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Traveling with Caedmon’s Call and the Third Guild Album

Over the last few months I’ve spent a lot of quality time listening to Caedmon’s Call and filling in some gaps in my music collection. Just before heading out on my recent trip to Tennessee, I found and ordered a … Continue reading

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