Brandon RaycraftBeing Awkward at Social EventsI am awkward. My wife will tell you that, my sister, my dad, and my friends will tell you that. My mom will likely be the only person to…5 min read·May 14, 2024----
Brandon RaycraftA Reflection of Reading Classical PhilosophyIn fear of sounding cliché, the day you find out that you’re going to be a parent is a big one. For me, it became a question of how I was…5 min read·May 10, 2024----
Brandon RaycraftDon’t Read Just AgreeOur world has evolved. What causes enjoyment any more? The whole call of nihilism seems to have me in its grasp. I have value and purpose……4 min read·May 1, 2024----
Brandon RaycraftFormer Slacker Turned Teacher — A More Extensive BioThe Eagle and Child is a hole in the wall tavern along St. Giles street in Oxford, England. Its low roof, wood paneled walls, and cask…11 min read·Apr 13, 2021----
Brandon RaycraftFearful Preconceptions of YA LitThe modern high school English class faces a bizarre challenge. Much like the evolutionary challenge in science, English has its own…7 min read·Apr 12, 2021----
Brandon RaycraftBand of Brothers and the Interviews That Set It ApartWorld War Two is a popular moment in history to place films for both Britain and the United States. The European front offers a noble…11 min read·Apr 12, 2021----
Brandon RaycraftPlaying God: The Artist and the ScientistIn Frankenstein and The Picture of Dorian Grey, both Victor Frankenstein and Basil are creators in different senses: the artist and the…3 min read·Apr 11, 2021----
Brandon RaycraftMadame Bovary: The Victorian Instagram StarReality is a pesky little word. Billions of dollars are spent every year trying to escape reality. We buy phones and scroll through…10 min read·Apr 11, 2021----
Brandon RaycraftTragic Heroes: A Predictive Measure for Societal ProblemsAs of September 1, 2019, there were 283 mass shootings in the United States. What most of these shootings have in common is that they are…13 min read·Apr 11, 2021----
Brandon RaycraftMental Health During QuarantineWhat do we do with all of this time?6 min read·Apr 28, 2020----
