When some particularly weighty and exacting thing needs to be said, there is no substitute for the written word. The pen affords a unique medium for an author— allowing a particular form of persusasiveness, clarity, and wit in the expression of one's ideas. Hence, the Alcuin Institute has posted here various essays that one may find interesting or useful—be it some degree of intellectual stimulation, or else as a reliable remedy for insomnia. Enjoy!