Monthly Archives: October 2013

Ancient Mariner as a Halloween Poem

By Robin Bates | Published: October 31, 2013

“Rime of the Ancient Mariner” has passages appropriate for Halloween.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 30, 2013

Charles Dickens’ Sissy Jupe, in her innocence, could teach the GOP something about its insensitivity to the needs of the poor.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 29, 2013

Maryville residents blaming the victims of a rape recall Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery.”

By Robin Bates | Published: October 28, 2013

To understand Obama derangement and the government shutdown, Flannery O’Connor’s short story “Artificial Nigger” is a good place to start.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 27, 2013

A spiritual poem by Rilke about falling leaves.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 26, 2013

When Mississippi football players hurled insults as “The Laramie Project,” educators were presented with a teachable moment.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 25, 2013

Perfect advice from Tolstoy for the GOP.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 24, 2013

Government support for me but not for thee–the Dickens of “Hard Times” would understand today’s GOP.

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By Robin Bates | Published: October 23, 2013

My heart leapt up Wordsworth style when playing with my grandchildren these past two weekends.