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What you can do with a Literature Degree
"What do you do with a B.A. in English, what is my life going to be? Four years of college and plenty of knowledge have earned me this useless degree..."
11 commentsWhat is a Cowboy? Types of Cowboys
In a modern era where cowboys are relics of days gone by, the cowboy mystique lingers on in many flavors.
8 commentsOxford University World War I Poetry Digital Archive - A Site Worth Visiting
November 14, 2009 Horrible as it was, World War I inspired a generation of writers and poets. While they probably would have ultimately been drafted into the war as a result of Great Britain eventually...
2 commentsHow to Count In the Russian Language
Russian is a great language and it is fun to hear and learn the alphabet and to count. There are other fun things about Russian as well...
31 commentsActing Classes on a Budget
Those in love with the dramatic muse may find her to be a rather costly companion. However, for those who wish to delve into the world of live theatre, but avoid the occupational hazard of becoming a...
5 commentsWhat is poetry?
I enjoy asking students to define what poetry is, because each class comes up with a different definition, and each one is correct. It is the nebulous nature of poetry that most attracts me (well, that --...
24 commentsMarried to a Narcissist
Do I wish it had never happened? Most days - yes. But I have become stronger and more independent through this whole process. And, most importantly, I have a beautiful, intelligent daughter to whom I would...
4 commentsCigar Smoking Etiquette
Smoking cigars may be a great source of enjoyment in your life, but the well-mannered smoker knows that not everyone enjoys the taste (or smell!) of a good cigar. With the zeal of anti-smoking campaigners...
3 commentsThe Misfit's Motivation
This essay examines the motivation of The Misfit, a serial murderer found in Flannery O'Connor's short story "A Good Man is Hard to Find." The essay concludes that, paradoxically, The Misfit kills people as part of his search for God.
0 commentsSimple facts about the Cold War
The causes Ideology Both countries at the time were strong and powerful superpower nations that influenced the world in a way, but also both governments thought that their political ideologies were...
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