Assorted reflections on chaucer and medieval life

Hello friends. Obviously, I'm procrastinating by writing to you. I finished reading the Tah-lehs of Cahn-ta-buh-rie a few days ago (that's how I hear it in my head, and I sometimes say the words "Here beginneth the tales of Canterbury" to myself for no reason whatsoever). It was excellent. Highly recommend. Beautiful writing--very earthy, connected to t…