Peter Gilderdale

Peter is a writer, calligrapher, and retired design educator. His research spans Ancient Egyptian art, 17th Century Dutch Calligraphy, Edwardian postcards, and the history of Christmas cards.

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Surprise meEntangled Vale

Of Comfort and Disquiet

As disturbing as tales of monsters can be, perhaps they protect us from more troubling truths.

Peter Gilderdale · 3 min

Surprise meEntangled Vale

Articles of Faith

Untangling what we know from what we take for granted can be a frightening challenge, but deepening our relationship to the truth may be worth the discomfort.

Peter Gilderdale · 4 min