David Brendan O'Meara

My Way to Canossa

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Thoroughly absurd and yet all-too-real, My Way to Canossa follows four journeys that re-imagine the Middle Ages amid the political and technological changes of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. This isn't an historical novel. It's an exploration of how the present uses the past. davidbrendanomeara.substack.com

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David Brendan O'Meara

Episodes

Episode 74: Embedded Metaphors 12.02.2025 7:20

In which the imperial convoy must choose whether to go over—or under—a mountain. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 73: Exile, Obsession and Fury 11.02.2025 15:49

In which Fr. Niall Bresnahan fails at his new assignment; Nora Eunice Magliano develops an unhealthy interest in bankruptcy law; and Sister Eunice Larkin must witness the dismantling of her life's work. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 72: Parking Places 10.02.2025 10:44

In which the Blogger decides that a certain situation was just way to cross-cultural for him to have gone sticking his nose in. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 71: The Present Tense 09.02.2025 6:00

In which the Blogger moves out to the patio, to escape from the TV news in the coffee shop. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 70: Inspired by the Life 08.02.2025 6:34

In which Casey Lasko visits a locked and temperature-controlled room. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 69: Maybe it Means Something 07.02.2025 10:42

In which the Blogger admits that his subconscious mind never received a certain memo. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 68: The Usual Cause 06.02.2025 7:06

In which Sister Eunice Larkin learns to call 911. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 67: No, It Means Nothing 05.02.2025 5:31

In which the Blogger insists that he was innocent then, and is still innocent now. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 66: The Archivist 04.02.2025 9:46

In which a visiting German scholar discovers The Song of Henry in a used bookstore. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 65: The Life Cycle of a Blog 03.02.2025 8:55

In which the Blogger, seven years later, returns to his abandoned blog to finish the story of his trip to Canossa. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 64: The Underground River 02.02.2025 8:24

Letter from June 1889, in which Adalbert Kehr expresses his faith that one day Germany will purify itself. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 63: The Most German Man I Know 01.02.2025 5:30

Letter from June 1889, in which Adalbert Kehr explains why his old friend was not invited to the wedding. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 62: The Matchmaker 31.01.2025 9:35

Letter from September 1884, in which Adalbert Kehr recounts his visit to the home of Elisabeth Nietzsche. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 61: The Light of Day 30.01.2025 8:48

A letter from August 1884, in which Adalbert Kehr allows his philological soul to feel something like hope. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 60: A Crime in the Fourth Dimension 29.01.2025 5:45

A letter from June, 1882, in which Adalbert Kehr reports on a terrible crime, and a vast conspiracy. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 59: The Future of Our Nation 28.01.2025 4:37

A letter from January, 1881, in which Adalbert Kehr explains how his diet has changed, and his social world expanded, as a result of his association with Herr Professor Z. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 58: The Zöllner Illusion 27.01.2025 4:41

A letter from May 1880, in which Adalbert Kehr attributes the elevation of his spirits to a new work assignment. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 57: Leaving Grüssau 26.01.2025 2:27

A letter from October, 1879, in which Adalbert Kehr apprises his old friend Konrad Josef of his new position in the Civil Service. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 56: Guilt 25.01.2025 9:55

In which the Blogger tries to convince himself that he couldn't possibly have done it. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 55: Jakob and Josef 24.01.2025 11:51

In which the Josephson family, after a disturbing incident, moves to Canada and builds a business. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 54: Innocence 23.01.2025 8:07

In which the Blogger decides he'd rather hide than talk to the police one more time. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 53: The Tuesday Morning Meeting 22.01.2025 7:29

In which Casey Lasko, very helpfully, volunteers to take Nina's place at an important meeting. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 52: Allergy Medicine 21.01.2025 7:13

In which the Blogger plans to catch up on his sleep, with the help of a certain medication. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 51: The Mask of Forgetting 20.01.2025 18:11

In which Nora Eunice Magliano reflects on an artistic journey to Europe. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com

Episode 50: The Two Gozilos 19.01.2025 6:44

In which the Blogger finally crosses a national border in contemporary Europe, only to encounter a scene he did not expect. Today's episode and the complete project are available at MyWayToCanossa.com