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- Jon Katz writes of dogs, death, healing (MSNBC)
"Izzy and Lenore: Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me" examines Jon Katz's two exceptional dogs and their amazing ability to connect with humans. One healed his own soul and the other brought the author into some of the most gratifying work of his life: helping others.
- Judith Martin: 3 Classic First Ladies - Women on the Web
Judith Martin: 3 Classic First LadiesWomen on the Web, NY - 12 hours agoBecause she was an intellectual, an educator and editor, and her book Geroge Eliot’s Poetry And Other Studies, contains some nice philosophical thoughts ...
- Reading Michelle Tea - Xtra.ca
Reading Michelle TeaXtra.ca, Canada - 23 hours agoMichelle Tea is the author of four memoirs, including the Lambda-winning Valencia and the illustrated Rent Girl; the poetry collection The Beautiful, ...
- You may think you're speaking Lebanese, but some of your words are really Syriac (The Daily Star Lebannon)
Did you speak any Syriac today? If you had an extended conversation in colloquial Lebanese Arabic, chances are you did. Although most languages are governed by rigid grammatical and orthographic rules, they are actually something very vivid, especially in their spoken forms. Spoken languages or dialects pick up vocabulary from other languages.
- Carolina writers claim top honors in fiction - News & Observer
Carolina writers claim top honors in fictionNews & Observer, NC - 2 hours agoChitwood's "Spill" was also named a 2008 finalist for ForeWord Magazine's poetry book of the year. In addition to his six books of poetry, which include ...
- Letters to the editor (Las Cruces Sun-News)
We would like to have you join us for our once-a-year event where we honor and give thanks to the Native American way. This means we recognize all those that have helped us during the year. We give thanks to our Creator for the many blessings that have come our way.
- Chapter 17: Developing a concept - Kansas City Star
“Who’s Uncle Milton?” Chief Leopard Frog wanted to know. “He’s just this guy,” I replied. “A publisher.” “Poetry?” Chief Leopard Frog inquired. “What?” I asked. “Does he publish poetry?” “I don’t know. Maybe ...
- Church’s Lecture Series Echoes Religion Editor’s Connections - New York Times
Church’s Lecture Series Echoes Religion Editor’s ConnectionsNew York Times, United States - 2 hours ago2 poetry reading before the series takes a winter hiatus until February. Next year’s lectures will include a look at the new presidential administration by ...
- Some thoughts on judgment writing - Irish Times
Some thoughts on judgment writingIrish Times, Ireland - 2 hours agoLynne Truss in her writings has made it clear that to ignore the requirements of proper prose composition is to run many risks, not least of which is ...
- Literary legend Hass awarded UI Honorary Degree (first in four-part series) (The Daily Iowan)
Robert Hass has spent most of his life and career in the Golden State, but he still cherishes Iowa City as a "legendary place." And rightfully so, because the UI Honorary Degree Committee also sees the internationally acclaimed poet as a literary legend and awarded Hass an honorary UI degree last week.
- Novelist, poet get City’s top literature prize - Viet Nam News
Novelist, poet get City’s top literature prizeViet Nam News, Vietnam - 29 minutes agoThe prize for poetry this year was awarded to Hat Tho, the fifth book of poetry by Thanh Nguyen, also in her mid-50s. Thanh Nguyen made her name with Ngay ...
- Porter County news briefs (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
VALPARAISO African legal scholars to speak at law school Two legal and social activists from Africa will discuss peace, governance and the rights of disadvantaged communities during lectures Thursday and Oct. 29 at the Valparaiso University School of Law.
- Hello to writer of 'Goodbye, Wisconsin' - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Hello to writer of 'Goodbye, Wisconsin'Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 3 hours agoPoets Robert Bly and Robert Hedin will read from the poetry of Olav Hauge on Saturday as part of the Twin Cities Book Festival. The free festival will run ...
- Canadian Shield inspires Peter McEwen's new book - Orillia Packet & Times
Canadian Shield inspires Peter McEwen's new bookOrillia Packet & Times, Canada - 4 hours agoMcEwen, who lives in Rugby, said he started writing poetry 10 years ago when he retired from his job as a teacher. He was the head of the art department at ...
- Scrapbooks out of the past tell personal stories (The Daily News)
Scrapbooks have come into their own. These very personal, handmade snapshots of a person’s life have gained new respect as research tools by historians.
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