This is the final half of Elaine Frei‚Äôs two part review and reflection of Krakauer’sUnder the Banner of Heaven. In Part I of this review, I explored the story of Ron and Dan Lafferty and how they came to murder Brenda and Erica Lafferty, the wife and daughter of their younger brother, Allen.¬† While that [...]

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n. 1 a fertile spot in a desert where water is found figurative a pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult, troubled, or hectic place or situation Living, as I do, in a populated desert and, perhaps a figurative desert, depending on who you ask, I cherish the few oases [...]

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Which is a relief. SP to me is like SNL is to a lot of people. I didn’t start really watching SNL until it was mostly unfunny, but was always glad when I caught especially funny skits (Jeopardy, anything involving Sean Connery, and Lazy Sunday). I never actually watched SP when it was funny, but [...]

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