Daily Archives: May 11, 2015

“I Think It is Wonderful that She had the Courage to Stand Up and Face the People Who Raped Her”

Posted on May 11, 2015 by davidbruceblog

A rapist who gets away with one rape may commit additional rapes. A rapist who is tried and convicted and sent to prison is likely to commit no or fewer future rapes. Testifying in a trial against rapists is a … Continue reading →

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Homeless Man Stops Attempted Rape

Posted on May 11, 2015 by davidbruceblog

Around 3:30 a.m. on 31 March 2015, a recently homeless African-American man named Ketrell Ferguson witnessed a rape attempt in Washington D.C. The woman was screaming, and she was trying to fight off a man. Mr. Ferguson said that he … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’: A Retelling in Prose”

Posted on May 11, 2015 by davidbruceblog

Falstaff entered the room and said, “Have I caught you, my heavenly jewel? Why, now let me die because I have lived long enough. This is the achievement of my ambition. Oh, blessed hour!” Mrs. Ford replied, “Oh, sweet Sir … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: Anecdotes About Mothers

Posted on May 11, 2015 by davidbruceblog

George Balanchine soloist Barbara Milberg almost didn’t survive to become a dancer. Dysentery at age four left her severely underweight. Her mother stayed with her constantly, feeding her the only food she was allowed: little bites of raw apple. During the … Continue reading →

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