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Monthly Archives: October 2004
Sons, Sailboats & Stories
I seem to be in this alternating pattern of posting assignments for my freshmen and pictures of Grady. One might speculate that these two occupations take up most of my waking (and some non-waking) hours these days. Speculation correct. What … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Fatherhood, Grady, Life, Reflection, Writing
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Pearls, Ponies, and Points
The Pearl: Between the Doctor, the Priest, and the Pearl Buyers, Steinbeck is trying to make a point here about the effect that power, money, and greed can have on a person. Any thoughts? The Red Pony: There’s a sort … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Literature, Steinbeck
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Way to go, Class of 2008!
Congratulations to the freshman class–you worked together and pulled it off, beating sophomores, juniors, and seniors to win the homecoming decoration competition. One of the things I love most about teaching freshmen is this time of year–I get to watch … Continue reading
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Sentiments on Steinbeck
Of Mice and Men (Chapter One): In the first chapter, Steinbeck lays out three of the novel’s major subjects: loneliness, dreams, and inequality. Anybody notice any of them already? Grapes of Wrath (Chapter Three): This is one of the most … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Literature, Steinbeck
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