For an Indian perspective on Christopher Columbus, here’s Laguna Pueblo author Silko.
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Columbus from the Natives’ Viewpoint
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A Fire of Becoming
Hollander’s poem “Adam’s Task” captures the excitement of naming the animals.
Fox News and Its Crow(vid) Victims
La Fontaine’s “The Fox and the Crow” captures how Fox News is bilking its viewers.
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged "Fox and the Crow", Covid deniers, COVID-19, Fox News, Jean de la Fontaine, pandemic of the unvaccinated Comments closed
Dryden on Trump’s Coup Attempt
Dryden’s “Absalom and Architophel” can be applies to the GOP’s current anti-democratic principles.
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Debating How Lit Changes Lives
I share a formal book proposal recently sent to a prospective publisher.
Stay Focused When Out on a Walk
When we walk in the woods, this Powys poem reminds us to stay focused.
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Bright Shoots of Everlastingness
In “Retreat” Henry Vaughan’s childhood self is closer to God than his adult self, perhaps reflecting Christ’s admonition to receive the kingdom of God as a child would.
