by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. On 10 April 2026, I had the absolute pleasure of presenting the keynote speech for the Northern Plains Conference on Early British Literature, held this year at Minot State University. It is rather long for a blog post, as it took me roughly forty-five minutes to deliver the speech. Please bear with me; I believe the message is applicable … Continue reading The Wax Seal that Started Everything