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A propos, where do you come from?
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You are welcome :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebogipfel
A propos, where do you come from?
Hi All!
New to the forum. I graduated with a degree in English about six years ago. I loved the work I did, but I did not stay in academia...I went into Finance. It's a lucrative career, but I've started to miss being able to talk about literature, art, and film without someone saying, "I think you're looking too deep into it" (and then having to hide my horror at their statement).
I hope I have found a community where I can finally discuss meanings that go beyond the surface without alienating myself from everyone in the room, and where "it is what it is" is NOT an acceptable answer!
If so, then I have MISSED you all...deeply...
K
Hello :) Welcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by KT-R
PS. I had the same problem with "it is what it is :) "
Or, "It is what each of us thinks it is."Quote:
Originally Posted by KT-R
Hi!
Full of questions re Goethe's Zuleika & Hatem. Sometimes thick like Tokusan (Zen lore).
Thank you for the warm welcome Hannah and Gladys!
Ugh isn't "it is what it is" just horrible!
And "it is what each of us thinks it is" -- YIKES!!!!!!!!
Almost as bad as "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
GAHHHH! You ladies are fabulous!
Hello! I'm Chirpy! Not my real name but close enough. :)
I used to read every book I could get my hands on. Now I read mostly... erm... non-profit fiction written by independent authors on the internet only marginally protected by copy-write laws? Haha I just can't turn a library book in on time to save my life. Being a "friend of the library" (comes with a badge and unwanted emails!) does not save you from fines.
I love word play and symbolism. We will marry.
What else? I have this thing where I can only read certain books in certain places. IOW I won't be finishing LotR until I can get back up to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. I travel a lot, so it could be worse. Better.
I am a writer. Writing is my passion and main life-ruiner. Also the reason I decided to join. I am looking for place to share my writing, receive good crit, and discuss lovely literature things in general. I hope I find a home here. :)
You`re most welcome here , hope you do get what you are here for. Good Luck.
The art of bing wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. -William James-
Bill: So-cratz - "The only true wisdom consists in knowing that you know nothing".Quote:
The art of bing wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. -William James-
Ted: That's us, dude! - Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
Welcome!
Ta ! (short for tarradiddle),
tailor STATELY
Hello! I am new to this site - obviously. I am a Consultant for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. I teach all grades levels in several different schools. I currently have a profoundly deaf high school who is reading Animal Farm in her Honors English Class. It is very difficult to help her with this since I haven't read the book and am not in her class when it is taught. I am hoping to get some insight into novels by reading posts from everyone here.
thanks
My compliments to both you for working with the deaf and especially to your student for managing honors classes despite her handicap. Working on either side of that fence takes both courage and strength.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElizabethNC
That said, are you really doing her a service by avoiding reading a book you need to be helping her with? Any parent and teacher will tell a student looking for shortcuts to actually reading a work that there is no substitute. I think the same message would apply in spades to a teacher. How can you possibly effectively teach a book if you haven't read it?
Animal Farm is very short and could easily be knocked off in an evening if you have time. if it would help you further, maybe your student can get for you the planned reading schedule from her class teacher, so you can read just the chapter(s) in advance for your next meeting with her.
And take heart--at least it isn't War and Peace.
Hello,
I'm Lisa, 29 and married to Hans.
I'm a piercer (in training) and work as a maid for elderly to help them stay in their own home longer by doing their cleaning, groceries and things like that.
I've always wanted to study English, but never had the money for it. I've decided that it no longer matters, and that I'll study without the university, teachers and class mates. I love reading and I like gathering information from several sources to get a clear view.
I'm hoping to find like minded people, that do not consider my favourite books dusty, boring and old-fashioned. I think I succeeded the moment I found this website though! I hope to become a helpful forum member and maybe even find friends here.
Have a good day!
I am happy to extend a welcome, despite the fact that you like JK Rowling :D
Live and be well - H
Thanks for your kind welcome, but come on, JK is good, Harry Potter is like comfort food in a book....Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawkman