Monthly Archives: October 2021

A Texas Pol Attacks Cider House Rules

By Robin Bates | Published: October 31, 2021

A Texas legislator wants to ban “Cider House Rules,” which has a sensitive exploration of abortion. This is no surprise.

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Reading Poetry as Religious Experience

By Robin Bates | Published: October 30, 2021

There is a spiritual dimension to reading literature that is worth exploring.

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Coleridge’s Nightmare LIFE-IN-DEATH

By Robin Bates | Published: October 28, 2021

Think of “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” as a Halloween poem.

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“Beloved” Under Attack Once Again

By Robin Bates | Published: October 27, 2021

An attack on Toni Morrison is concluding the Virginia governor’s race. Once again the GOP is targeting people of color.

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Nature’s Autumn Jazz Tune

By Robin Bates | Published: October 26, 2021

An autumn poem to lift your spirits.

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Hamlet and a Teen Suicide Outbreak

By Robin Bates | Published: October 25, 2021

Hamlet may give us some insight into adolescent suicides, which are on the rise.

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Comparing Claudius’ and Trump’s Coups

By Robin Bates | Published: October 24, 2021

The GOP desire to move on from Trump’s coup attempt is like Claudius wanting to move on from his successful one against Hamlet’s father.

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A Friendship Stronger Than Fear

By Robin Bates | Published: October 23, 2021

As I spent a night in an emergency room, I thought of my wife, my mother, and this Piercy Ruth and Naomi poem.

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A Mimeo Fable Explains Vax Foes

By Robin Bates | Published: October 21, 2021

A Scott Bates fable captures Trumpist authoritarianism when it comes to vaccine resistance.

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