Author Archives: Kay Pelham

When he doesn’t turn to you

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Kay Pelham

Below is my transcript from close to the end of the Literary Life Podcast episode with Michael Drout, discussing his new book The Tower and the Ruin. I was so moved by these words from Dr. Drout that I had … Continue reading →

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In the Bleak Midwinter: The Icon of December 25th

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Kay Pelham

I was raised from birth in an iconoclast culture, and it has only been in studying the literary tradition of reading metaphorically, studies which began as I approached my 60th year, that I have reached a far better understanding of … Continue reading →

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False Havens

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Kay Pelham

In reading story metaphorically, which is a way of hearing story that was practiced by rich and poor, educated and non-educated, from ancient times through medieval and Elizabethan times, you learn that most images have true and false versions. You … Continue reading →

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Holy Metaphors, Batman!

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Kay Pelham

For the past two weeks I was in a mini-class with the House of Humane Letters, where Angelina Stanford took us through Harry Potter Books 4 & 5, and as usual with Angelina, it was about more than that. When … Continue reading →

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Finalizing Plans for Fall 2025

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Kay Pelham

I’m offering four separate classes this fall ― all on the same day, unless there’s enough demand to book any of the classes more than once . I’m seeking immediate feedback from those who are interested, to ensure that I … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Retention

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Kay Pelham

I recently saw a Facebook discussion about 4-day-a-week public schools. There were the usual pros and cons from teachers and parents that had experience with it, including one person claiming that 4-day-a-week students had problems with retention. I found that … Continue reading →

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How Charlotte Mason Saved my Sanity: A Homeschool Mom’s Testimonial

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Kay Pelham

In May of 2021 my son graduated from high school, after being “home”schooled from birth. Home is in quotes as an homage to the many activities and communities he was a part of outside of our home throughout his schooling … Continue reading →

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Coming July 2025: FAIRY TALE CAMP — Free!

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Kay Pelham

If you enjoy the way stories are taught on The Literary Life Podcast (currently #1 in homeschool podcasts), or are tired of modern, psychological analysis of books ― or worksheet approaches to literature that suck the life right out of … Continue reading →

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FREE Sample Classes – Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Kay Pelham

Come and see what it’s all about! In two one-hour sessions on January 28, 2025, I will be offering sample classes of Story, Rhyme, & Song and Growing in the Literary Tradition. The sessions are scheduled as follows: ■11:00 – … Continue reading →

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Book review: Why Literature Still Matters by Jason M. Baxter

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Kay Pelham

Why Literature Still Matters by Jason M. Baxter My rating: 5 of 5 stars This beautiful, little book is the first publication from Cassiodorus Press. Let’s start with the little part: it was the intention of the publisher to provide … Continue reading →

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