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Writing Craft: What are allusions, and why do they matter?

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Today we look at allusions, define them, and try to make sense as to why they are important to communication. Join us to learn more!

Joshua Sampson February 2, 2022 Blog, Home

Literature in Film: Immortality and ennui in Zardoz (1974)

Literature. Blogging. Writing.
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Today on the blog, we are looking at the idea of “ennui” in the film Zardoz to contextualize immortality and the woes of living forever.

Joshua Sampson January 31, 2022 Blog, Home

Last week, this week: Jan. 31st – Feb. 6th

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Today we look at last week’s posts and discuss the upcoming week.

Joshua Sampson January 30, 2022 Blog, Home

Folklore: Childhood lessons from the bogeyman

Reading. Writing. Literature. Blogging. Bogeyman
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Today, we learn a little about the bogeyman of folklore. Join us to learn more!

Joshua Sampson January 26, 2022 Blog, Home

Poetry: “Winter Solitude” by Matsuo Basho

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Today we read a short poem by Matsuo Basho. Join us to learn more!

Joshua Sampson January 25, 2022 Blog, Home, Poems

The trial of Oscar Wilde and the destruction of a brilliant writer

Reading. Literature. Writing. Blogging. Oscar Wilde.
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Today we look at the trial of Oscar Wilde. It’s not a happy story. Join us to learn more!

Joshua Sampson January 24, 2022 Blog, Home

Last week, this week: Jan. 24th – Jan. 30th

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Today, we are reviewing last week’s posts and looking ahead at next week. Join us to learn more!

Joshua Sampson January 23, 2022 Blog, Home

Last words: Mark Twain

Reading. Writing. Literature History. Mark Twain.
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Today we are discussing Mark Twain’s last words. Join us to learn more!

Joshua Sampson January 21, 2022 Blog, Home

Poetry: “Cold Passion” by Paul Cameron Brown

Reading. Writing. Blogging. Literature. Winter.
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Today we are discussing the beauty in winter…or perhaps the darkness. Join us to learn more!

Joshua Sampson January 20, 2022 Blog, Home, Poems

Writing Craft: Active and Passive Voice

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Today we look at the difference between active and passive voice sentences. Join us to learn more!

Joshua Sampson January 19, 2022 Blog, Home

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