Monthly Archives: July 2017

Haiku challenge

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Urban Poetry: “Swaying Flowers”

In this daily haiku, “Swaying Flowers”. Watching flowers and branches move to a warm breeze lulls me into a place. It is like an aphrodisiac of white noise and silence at the same time. Somehow it slows my heartbeat and … Continue reading

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Learning — Haiku out of africa

unbeknown to us ~ art teaches us about love ~ teaches us to share ©Lize Bard @ Haiku out of Africa via Learning — Haiku out of africa

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Ben Jonson’s “The Alchemist”: A Retelling — Act 4, Scene 1

— 4.1 — Face, now dressed as Lungs, opened the door, let in Sir Epicure Mammon, and said, “Sir, you have come here at the absolute best time.” “Where’s your master?” Sir Epicure Mammon asked. “He is now preparing for … Continue reading

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Ben Jonson’s “The Alchemist”: A Retelling — Act 3, Scene 5

— 3.5 — Subtle, disguised as and wearing the costume of a Priest of Fairy, entered the room. He was carrying a strip of cloth.       Using a feigned voice, Subtle asked, “Has her grace’s cousin come yet?” Captain Face said, … Continue reading

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Ben Jonson’s “The Alchemist”: A Retelling — Act 3, Scene 4

— 3.4 — Dapper entered the room. Face, who was dressed like a Captain, said to him, “Oh, sir, you are welcome. The Doctor is inside working for you. I have had to take many pains to persuade him to … Continue reading

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Ben Jonson’s “The Alchemist”: A Retelling — Act 3, Scene 3

— 3.3 — Face, wearing the Captain’s uniform, came inside. Subtle asked him, “How are you now? Did you get a good prize? Did you get a good profit?” “Good pox!” Face complained. “Yonder costive cheater — Surly — never … Continue reading

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Ben Jonson’s “The Alchemist”: A Retelling — Act 3, Scene 2

— 3.2 — Subtle said to Tribulation Wholesome, “Oh, have you come?” He pointed to an hourglass and said, “It was time. Your threescore minutes were at the last thread, you see, and down had gone furnus acediae, turris circulatorius: … Continue reading

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Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown on Health Care

I sent an email to Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown about supporting Obamacare (ACA). This is his reply. Obviously, I will be voting for him. Will I vote for Ohio Senator Rob Portman? Not likely. Dear Mr. Bruce: Thank you for reaching out … Continue reading

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Ben Jonson’s “The Alchemist”: A Retelling — Act 3, Scene 1

— 3.1 — Tribulation Wholesome and Ananias talked together outside the house where the cons were taking place. Ananias was complaining about Subtle. Tribulation Wholesome said, “These chastisements are common to the saints, and such rebukes we of the separation … Continue reading

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