The mythology of piracy and pirates from the 1600s-1700s has lived on throughout our culture. Whether you’ve read Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous novel Treasure Island or J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, have listened to or seen the comedic opera The Pirates of Penzance, or have read or watched pirates in other media, including the hit anime/manga…
Poets: In Their Own Words
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first celebration of April as National Poetry Month. Quite a bit of debate still exists over which kinds of poetry are proper forms of literature. If the critics have nothing else to talk about, they can always revisit the same old complaint about new methods and new…
Eco-Fiction and Climate Fiction
What is Eco-Fiction? First, it is important to remember that it is fiction. It is an author's speculation about how the world could be, or how human lives could
Comedians: In Their Own Words
Who was the first to say that "tragedy plus time equals comedy?" It could have been anyone - Steve Allen,* Mark Twain,* Groucho Marx?* We looked at our books of quotations and found this saying attributed to Carol Burnett,* who said that she heard it from her mother. According to that entry, it is indeed…
Tech Tip: Where Can You Find a User’s Manual for Your Computer?
Welcome to a new series of blog posts called "Tech Tip." In our Tech Tip series, we'll offer general and specific information to help you with anything...
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming
In the book Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community, in the first article, 'Our Many Selves' written by Holiday Simmons and Fresh!
Born in Louisiana: In Their Own Words
Louisiana has produced its fair share of musicians, journalists, chefs, athletes, heroes, villains, and more!
Nostalgia and Movies
Nostalgia can be a comforting distraction during troubled times. While the 'good old days' weren't always the best of times for everyone, we all have a time or a place that we feel nostalgic about that comforts us. Watching a movie can transport you to another time, another place - even if it was just…
Appreciation and Help for Caregivers – During the Pandemic and Beyond
Being the caregiver for a loved one can be one of the most challenging, but also one of the most rewarding, things you can do. Because of the COVID pandemic, being a caregiver has become intensely challenging. Routine tasks have become more complicated. It sometimes seems like you're better off just staying at home …
Studying Ancient Greek Ideas
As a young person in college, I was extremely privileged to be able to study the classics of Western Civilization. As a freshman, my fellow students and I read primary sources translated from Ancient Greek into English, and we questioned, discussed, thought, and wrote about these ideas. We learned about Ancient Greek literature, mathematics, science…
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