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- How Ignorant Are We? - Middle East Online
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." -- Thomas Jefferson Just how stupid are we? Pretty stupid, it would seem, when we come across headlines like this: "Homer Simpson ...
- Inspiring young minds - Port Huron Times-Herald
A self-described average student, Kevin Kammeraad will travel to about 100 schools and 50 libraries this year, getting kids enthused about reading and writing and using their creativity. "I just love being able to use my imagination to do what I love ...
- Bar brawls a concern to all (Enterprise Mountaineer)
Who would think that as Art After Dark winds down on a Friday night on Waynesville’s quaint tourist-filled Main Street, one business might be gearing up — or dressing down —for a “wet panties contest?”
- Teenagers to represent state in poetry slam - Gazette
‘‘He might have took a bite of the apple from the forbidden tree, but haven’t we all,” she said, her voice and body moving to a steady rhythm. ‘‘Didn’t God forgive you and me when we made that fall?” Kenner, of Bowie, said the poem ...
- Erdrich to share tale of her novel - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Erdrich to share tale of her novelMilwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - 2 hours agoErdrich's body of published work began in 1984 with a volume of poetry, "Jacklight," and the novel, "Love Medicine," which won the National Book Critics ...THE PLAGUE OF DOVES. By Louise Erdrich. Houston Chronicleall 9 news articles
- Eclipse Unifies Community (The Lakeland Ledger)
In "The Moose," a poem much too long to print here, the late Elizabeth Bishop was able to show a community being created from a group of strangers on a bus who come in contact with a moose on the highway.They watch it together and become one.
- AFS students experience cultural immersion - Sonoma Index-Tribune
AFS students experience cultural immersionSonoma Index-Tribune, CA - 15 hours agoRizna Said, is from Indonesia, and she likes to read, write poetry, listen to many kinds of music and is presently preparing for a major chemistry ...
- Salalah Tourism Festival kicks off in Oman (Middle East Online)
This year’s festival focuses on concept of sustainable environmental tourism under Sultan’s directives.
- Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest - Gather.com
Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing ContestGather.com, MA - 19 minutes agoMultiple poetry and short story entries are accepted. Writing Contest First Prize is $500. Second Prize: $250. Third Prize: $100. Poetry Contest First Prize ...
- At 63, Geoff Muldaur hasn’t slowed down much - Providence Journal
Providence JournalAt 63, Geoff Muldaur hasn’t slowed down muchProvidence Journal, RI - 1 hour agoAnd his current project is an album of chamber orchestra backings of Tennessee Williams poetry. “Sort of freeing myself of the vernacular,” Muldaur says; ...
- Going to Pieces - SF Weekly
Going to PiecesSF Weekly, CA - 45 minutes agoFugitive sucks the poetry and the life out of the Holocaust survival tale on which it is based. By Ella Taylor History is boiled down to mood and weather. ...
- Poetry Out Loud - Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)
Poetry Out LoudChronicle of Higher Education (subscription) - May 2, 2008The Poetry Out Loud finals were held in Washington, DC, this week, and the winner was a student from the Virgin Islands who recited “Frederick Douglass” by ...
- LES Festival of the Arts to Take Place This Weekend - Broadway World
LES Festival of the Arts to Take Place This WeekendBroadway World, NY - 1 hour agoOn Sunday, May 25, playwright and poet Lissa Moira hosts a poetry and performance tribute to Jushi, a poet, musician, performance artist and longtime ...
- TGI Tuesday (Honolulu Advertiser)
The 4 indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Call venue for details.
- BOOKS (Biased Observations On Kids’ Books) - The Topsail Advertiser
BOOKS (Biased Observations On Kids’ Books)The Topsail Advertiser, NC - 11 hours agoThis would make a wonderful book to live on grandpa's bookshelf. Jack Prelutsky has wormed his way into my heart as a leader in delightful poetry books for ...
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