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Walt Whitman Biography
The life and poetry of Walt Whitman, American poet and journalist, famous for Leaves of Grass.
walt whitman • walt whitman biography • whitman poetry • whitman poems • whitman and virgil
The life and poetry of Walt Whitman, American poet and journalist, famous for Leaves of Grass.
walt whitman • walt whitman biography • whitman poetry • whitman poems • whitman and virgil
Difficulties of the Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was little more than wagon ruts, and presented the first western travelers with many difficulties and challenges as they journeyed to their new homes.
narcissa whitman oregon trail • narcissa whitman journal • oregon trail disease • hardship oregon trail death • james glover reminiscences
The Oregon Trail was little more than wagon ruts, and presented the first western travelers with many difficulties and challenges as they journeyed to their new homes.
narcissa whitman oregon trail • narcissa whitman journal • oregon trail disease • hardship oregon trail death • james glover reminiscences
Mae Whitman Voices Tinker Bell
Mae Whitman (Avatar: The Last Airbender) will voice the role of Tinker Bell in Disney's new direct-to-DVD franchise.
mae whitman • tinker bell movie • disney • avatar: the last airbender • brittany murphy
Mae Whitman (Avatar: The Last Airbender) will voice the role of Tinker Bell in Disney's new direct-to-DVD franchise.
mae whitman • tinker bell movie • disney • avatar: the last airbender • brittany murphy
Whitman's 'Reconciliation'
Walt Whitman served in field hospitals during the American Civil War (1861-1865), and he wrote extensively about his experience in both poems and essays.
walt whitman • reconciliation • loving one’s enemies • american civil war poetry • the word
Walt Whitman served in field hospitals during the American Civil War (1861-1865), and he wrote extensively about his experience in both poems and essays.
walt whitman • reconciliation • loving one’s enemies • american civil war poetry • the word
Whitman's Learn'd Astronomer
Walt Whitman's sprawling eight-line poem showcases the poet's freewheeling style while dramatizing the wildly romantic world view portrayed in almost all of his poems.
walt whitman • when i heard the learn’d astronomer • thought vs feeling • romantic • contrasts
Walt Whitman's sprawling eight-line poem showcases the poet's freewheeling style while dramatizing the wildly romantic world view portrayed in almost all of his poems.
walt whitman • when i heard the learn’d astronomer • thought vs feeling • romantic • contrasts
Whitman’s ‘I Hear America Singing’
Walt Whitman's tribute to America's ordinary laborers dramatizes the good cheer of the day laborers of 19th century America but also tips its hat to night time partiers.
whitman’s i hear america singing • an american tribute • walt whitman • varied carols • unique songs of praise
Walt Whitman's tribute to America's ordinary laborers dramatizes the good cheer of the day laborers of 19th century America but also tips its hat to night time partiers.
whitman’s i hear america singing • an american tribute • walt whitman • varied carols • unique songs of praise
Varese's Ionisation and Ecuatorial
Electronic music relies on different techniques and concerns than traditional acoustic music, most notably the exploration of sound color.
edgard varèse • ionisation • electronic music • experimental music • keith fullerton whitman
Electronic music relies on different techniques and concerns than traditional acoustic music, most notably the exploration of sound color.
edgard varèse • ionisation • electronic music • experimental music • keith fullerton whitman
We Are One
Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago are helping to establish a heritage of musicianship for gospel artists in the Windy City. They sing a variety of high-powered, energetic gospel music in there latest album "We Are One".
Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago are helping to establish a heritage of musicianship for gospel artists in the Windy City. They sing a variety of high-powered, energetic gospel music in there latest album "We Are One".
Bluray Review: The International
German kinetic director Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) helms this fast paced thriller about investigators tackling a global bank with ties to most criminal organizations. 7/10
the international bluray • the international dvd review • the international synopsis • overview of bonus features on the international • political intrigue films
German kinetic director Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) helms this fast paced thriller about investigators tackling a global bank with ties to most criminal organizations. 7/10
the international bluray • the international dvd review • the international synopsis • overview of bonus features on the international • political intrigue films
Oregon Statehood
Oregon's Willamette Valley was the first area to be settled. The Native population had been cleared out by epidemics opening up the area to settlement.
oregon statehood 1857 • willamette valley oregon statehood • willamette valley native population • willamette indian epidemic • great migration oregon willamette
Oregon's Willamette Valley was the first area to be settled. The Native population had been cleared out by epidemics opening up the area to settlement.
oregon statehood 1857 • willamette valley oregon statehood • willamette valley native population • willamette indian epidemic • great migration oregon willamette
The Palouse
In lieu of hearing me sing, why don't you come with me to visit the Palouse? You will see, live, wheat growing on an Eastern Washington farm. You can chat with the farmers. Wait, there's more!
palouse • sing • crops • rolling hills • wheatina
In lieu of hearing me sing, why don't you come with me to visit the Palouse? You will see, live, wheat growing on an Eastern Washington farm. You can chat with the farmers. Wait, there's more!
palouse • sing • crops • rolling hills • wheatina
Kenneth Fearing: Biography
Fearing's poetry and writing offer a unique use of language and a glimpse into the darker, quirkier side of 20th century American life.
kenneth fearing • american poets • american poetry • walt whitman • the big clock
Fearing's poetry and writing offer a unique use of language and a glimpse into the darker, quirkier side of 20th century American life.
kenneth fearing • american poets • american poetry • walt whitman • the big clock
Lyric Poetry
Lyric poetry is the most common form of poetry; it does not tell a story as the epic and narrative forms do; the lyric poem has grown into many forms since ancient times.
lyric poetry • kinds of poetry • greek chorus • the lyre • song
Lyric poetry is the most common form of poetry; it does not tell a story as the epic and narrative forms do; the lyric poem has grown into many forms since ancient times.
lyric poetry • kinds of poetry • greek chorus • the lyre • song
On Wonder
There are many pragmatic arguments in favor of space exploration, but among people who have flown in space, there is also one overriding feeling: wonder.
space • god • exploration • mars • wonder
There are many pragmatic arguments in favor of space exploration, but among people who have flown in space, there is also one overriding feeling: wonder.
space • god • exploration • mars • wonder
Pilot Reviews: Bionic Woman, Life
Two new shows ruined by leads lacking charisma who are upstaged by their supporting players.
television pilots • pilots 2007 • nbc pilots • bionic woman • michelle ryan
Two new shows ruined by leads lacking charisma who are upstaged by their supporting players.
television pilots • pilots 2007 • nbc pilots • bionic woman • michelle ryan
Psychology of Happiness
Happiness psychology includes flow, a certain need, & failure. Plus, here's a bonus few happiness quotes for an extra pick-me-up!
psychology happiness • staying happy • happiness psychology • gratitude therapy • happiness quotes
Happiness psychology includes flow, a certain need, & failure. Plus, here's a bonus few happiness quotes for an extra pick-me-up!
psychology happiness • staying happy • happiness psychology • gratitude therapy • happiness quotes
The poet as prophet, part I
Anyone who sees a flower or sunset can describe its beauty. The task of the nature poet is to relate what he or she perceives to broad human experience, and in language that can be understood universally.
nature • poet • berry • dillard • whitman
Anyone who sees a flower or sunset can describe its beauty. The task of the nature poet is to relate what he or she perceives to broad human experience, and in language that can be understood universally.
nature • poet • berry • dillard • whitman
The Return of Frank James
Big-budget sequel, forties style.
henry fonda • gene tierney • fritz lang • george barnes • frank james
Big-budget sequel, forties style.
henry fonda • gene tierney • fritz lang • george barnes • frank james
The Sagers Go West, part 4
Just a few hours from Fort Laramie Catherine Sager jumps from the moving covered wagon and breaks her leg. Henry Sager and his two sons fall sick with camp fever. The two boys recover but Mr. Sager, after asking Captain Shaw to take his family one to the Whitman Mission in Oregon, dies and is buried beside Green River, leaving his family alone to find a way to make it to Oregon Country.
sager • henry • naomi • catherine • shaw
Just a few hours from Fort Laramie Catherine Sager jumps from the moving covered wagon and breaks her leg. Henry Sager and his two sons fall sick with camp fever. The two boys recover but Mr. Sager, after asking Captain Shaw to take his family one to the Whitman Mission in Oregon, dies and is buried beside Green River, leaving his family alone to find a way to make it to Oregon Country.
sager • henry • naomi • catherine • shaw
Yogananda's City Drum
The speaker in Yogananda's "City Drum" dramatizes the glory of simply waking up in the morning to the sounds of a city as it begins an ordinary yet miraculous day.
yogananda’s city drum • the miracle of a new day • its morn • i love to be roused • walt whitman
The speaker in Yogananda's "City Drum" dramatizes the glory of simply waking up in the morning to the sounds of a city as it begins an ordinary yet miraculous day.
yogananda’s city drum • the miracle of a new day • its morn • i love to be roused • walt whitman
Davenport and Halfway Covenant
Davenport’s congregation divides over religious issues causing a split that created the Third Church, later better known as the Old South Church.
john davenport • halfway covenant • sacrament of the eucharist • early religious issues • congregational church
Davenport’s congregation divides over religious issues causing a split that created the Third Church, later better known as the Old South Church.
john davenport • halfway covenant • sacrament of the eucharist • early religious issues • congregational church
Infamous American School Shootings
School shootings are in the news again. This article revisits three infamous shootings within our recent past, prior to the Virginia Tech shooting.
school massacre • school mass killings • school shootings • columbine • university of texas at austin school shooting
School shootings are in the news again. This article revisits three infamous shootings within our recent past, prior to the Virginia Tech shooting.
school massacre • school mass killings • school shootings • columbine • university of texas at austin school shooting
The Sea Symphony CD Review
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra brings us a work that first ushered Ralph Vaughan Williams into the public eye: The Sea Symphony.
ralph vaughan williams • english composers • symphony no. 1 • the sea symphony • cd review
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra brings us a work that first ushered Ralph Vaughan Williams into the public eye: The Sea Symphony.
ralph vaughan williams • english composers • symphony no. 1 • the sea symphony • cd review
Hidden Pacific Northwest - A Travel Book Review
Hidden Northwest Places is an excellent travel book not only for those out of state, but also local residents less-traveled. Lots of surprises in store within.
hidden • pacific • northwest • nw • washington
Hidden Northwest Places is an excellent travel book not only for those out of state, but also local residents less-traveled. Lots of surprises in store within.
hidden • pacific • northwest • nw • washington
Narrative Beginnings
The entry piece to a book-length narrative poem holds even more importance than it would in a general collection. Mary Jo Bang and Ruth Whitman share a technique.
poetry • poetry exercise • exercise in poetry • novel-in-verse • lyric narrative
The entry piece to a book-length narrative poem holds even more importance than it would in a general collection. Mary Jo Bang and Ruth Whitman share a technique.
poetry • poetry exercise • exercise in poetry • novel-in-verse • lyric narrative
Arthur Dove
Painter and collage artist Arthur Dove is noted for being the one of the first Americans to create an abstract expressionist style.
arthur dove • american painters • abstract expressionism • henri matisse • the fauves
Painter and collage artist Arthur Dove is noted for being the one of the first Americans to create an abstract expressionist style.
arthur dove • american painters • abstract expressionism • henri matisse • the fauves
Baseball in American Letters
Baseball has often appeared as a symbol of American Life in many great novels and some really simple but wonderful poems.
baseball in american literature • baseball in american poetry • casey at the bat poem • tinker to evers to chance • franklin pierce adams
Baseball has often appeared as a symbol of American Life in many great novels and some really simple but wonderful poems.
baseball in american literature • baseball in american poetry • casey at the bat poem • tinker to evers to chance • franklin pierce adams
Car Games and Camp Songs
This week we have car games and camp songs to keep you amused on the way to the cottage and to sing around the fire.
games • games for travelers • camps • camping • songs and music
This week we have car games and camp songs to keep you amused on the way to the cottage and to sing around the fire.
games • games for travelers • camps • camping • songs and music
Daniel Boone Goes to Kentucky
In 1773, Daniel Boone left North Carolina to discover what there was in Kentucky. A woman gives birth along the Oregon Trail.
daniel boone • kentucky • giving birth along the trail • oregon trail • missionaries narcissa whitman and eliza spalding
In 1773, Daniel Boone left North Carolina to discover what there was in Kentucky. A woman gives birth along the Oregon Trail.
daniel boone • kentucky • giving birth along the trail • oregon trail • missionaries narcissa whitman and eliza spalding
Donald Hall on Ambition
Compiled from two of his lectures, this essay appeared in Donald Hall's collection Poetry and Ambition: Essays 1982-88.
donald hall • poet laureate • criticism • m.f.a • horace
Compiled from two of his lectures, this essay appeared in Donald Hall's collection Poetry and Ambition: Essays 1982-88.
donald hall • poet laureate • criticism • m.f.a • horace
Getting What They Prayed For and More: part 2
In 1833 the Christian Advocate and Journal reported on the visit of four Indians from the Far West to William Clark in St. Louis, Missouri. This Indian delegation was seeking a Christian religious leader to bring the word of God to their tribes beyond the Rocky Mountains.
native • american • indian • flathead • nez perce
In 1833 the Christian Advocate and Journal reported on the visit of four Indians from the Far West to William Clark in St. Louis, Missouri. This Indian delegation was seeking a Christian religious leader to bring the word of God to their tribes beyond the Rocky Mountains.
native • american • indian • flathead • nez perce
Getting What They Prayed For and More: part I
In 1833 the Christian Advocate and Journal reported on the visit of four Indians from the Far West to William Clark in St. Louis, Missouri. This Indian delegation was seeking a Christian religious leader to bring the word of God to their tribes beyond the Rocky Mountains.
native • american • indian • flathead • nez perce
In 1833 the Christian Advocate and Journal reported on the visit of four Indians from the Far West to William Clark in St. Louis, Missouri. This Indian delegation was seeking a Christian religious leader to bring the word of God to their tribes beyond the Rocky Mountains.
native • american • indian • flathead • nez perce
Gramercy Park, New York
The story of Gramercy Park, a New York City landmark.This private park has been in existence since the middle of the 19th century
gramercy park • american parks • new york city • new york parks • new york
The story of Gramercy Park, a New York City landmark.This private park has been in existence since the middle of the 19th century
gramercy park • american parks • new york city • new york parks • new york
Historical July, part 1
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Historical July, part 2
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Illustrated Poetry
What if poetry books were illustrated in the same way as altered books? Would we read differently? Are words strengthened or weakened by the introduction of image?
ruth whitman • davis mccombs • les murray • janet holmes • kristine atkinson
What if poetry books were illustrated in the same way as altered books? Would we read differently? Are words strengthened or weakened by the introduction of image?
ruth whitman • davis mccombs • les murray • janet holmes • kristine atkinson
Jim Bridger, part 1
At age 18, Jim Bridger joins Gen. William Ashley's fur-trapping expedition to the headwaters of the Missouri. Later he takes a bull-boad down the Bear River and discovers the Great Salt Lake in Utah. He becomes a partner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.
bridger • sublette • fitzpatrick • fraeb • gervais
At age 18, Jim Bridger joins Gen. William Ashley's fur-trapping expedition to the headwaters of the Missouri. Later he takes a bull-boad down the Bear River and discovers the Great Salt Lake in Utah. He becomes a partner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.
bridger • sublette • fitzpatrick • fraeb • gervais
Kris Delmhorst Review
5/5: In Strange Conversation, Kris Delmhorst reworks classic poems as folk songs, and in the process, creates her own artistic masterpiece.
kris delmhorst • strange conversation • album • new release • folk
5/5: In Strange Conversation, Kris Delmhorst reworks classic poems as folk songs, and in the process, creates her own artistic masterpiece.
kris delmhorst • strange conversation • album • new release • folk
Searching For The Amazing Internal Muse
Stimulate your inner frontal lobes: Experience the craft of writing or literature through a Suite 101 University Course today. Find your own poetical muse through the craft of writing.
suite 101 • craft of writing • literature • poet • whitman
Stimulate your inner frontal lobes: Experience the craft of writing or literature through a Suite 101 University Course today. Find your own poetical muse through the craft of writing.
suite 101 • craft of writing • literature • poet • whitman
The poet as prophet, part II
The best nature poetry is neither overly sentimental nor coldly scientific. It reflects knowledge of both the Earth and the human condition.
poet • poetry • revelation • naturalist • ecologist
The best nature poetry is neither overly sentimental nor coldly scientific. It reflects knowledge of both the Earth and the human condition.
poet • poetry • revelation • naturalist • ecologist
The Reclusive Emily Dickinson
A discussion of American poet Emily Dickinson's reclusive nature as a distraction from the what should be the reader's true focus on her life -- her poetry.
emily dickinson • american literature • poetry • recluse • walt whitman
A discussion of American poet Emily Dickinson's reclusive nature as a distraction from the what should be the reader's true focus on her life -- her poetry.
emily dickinson • american literature • poetry • recluse • walt whitman
"Dead Poets" in a New Light
Enjoy the written words from "Dead Poet's Society" in this week's Memorable Movie Quotes...
robin williams • drama • dead poet's society
Enjoy the written words from "Dead Poet's Society" in this week's Memorable Movie Quotes...
robin williams • drama • dead poet's society
Edith Hinkley Quimby - Pioneering Teacher of Radiology
Edith Hinkley Quimby is best remembered for her work in determining the level of radiation that patients could tolerate, thereby providing early practical procedures for doctors to more safely use radiation therapy in a clinical setting.
quimby • nuclear medicine • medical physics • radioisotopes • radiology
Edith Hinkley Quimby is best remembered for her work in determining the level of radiation that patients could tolerate, thereby providing early practical procedures for doctors to more safely use radiation therapy in a clinical setting.
quimby • nuclear medicine • medical physics • radioisotopes • radiology
Lasting or Instantaneous: Poetry on the Net
I've found some great poetry sites on the Web. You can read the best new poems, wander through reams of classics, or submit your own work (even in audio!).
atlantic monthly poetry page • live poets society • virtual fridge • poems • online poetry
I've found some great poetry sites on the Web. You can read the best new poems, wander through reams of classics, or submit your own work (even in audio!).
atlantic monthly poetry page • live poets society • virtual fridge • poems • online poetry
Interview with Nagle Jackson
Tap into a voice of experience. A director turned award-winning playwright shares his history, views, and insight.
nagle jackson • playwright • playwriting • theater • theatre
Tap into a voice of experience. A director turned award-winning playwright shares his history, views, and insight.
nagle jackson • playwright • playwriting • theater • theatre
Keep kids Away from Secondhand Smoke, EPA warns
Secondhand smoke is the leading cause of lung cancer in people, says the EPA.
smoking • secondhand smoke • smoking • secondhand smoke and children • illness respiratory
Secondhand smoke is the leading cause of lung cancer in people, says the EPA.
smoking • secondhand smoke • smoking • secondhand smoke and children • illness respiratory
New Jersey's partial-birth abortion ban overturned
NJ's ban on partial-birth abortions reversed
new jersey • partial-birth abortions • pro-choice
NJ's ban on partial-birth abortions reversed
new jersey • partial-birth abortions • pro-choice
Thornton Burgess and the Yankee Rabbit
a narrative summary of Thornton Burgess' works and collaborations with Harrison Cady with links for biography, bibliography, pictures
children's literature • thornton burgess • harrison cady • george kerr • early 20th century literature
a narrative summary of Thornton Burgess' works and collaborations with Harrison Cady with links for biography, bibliography, pictures
children's literature • thornton burgess • harrison cady • george kerr • early 20th century literature
Fourth Estate Changes
With a multitude of news stories in the media that really ignite our inner beings the Fourth Estate Guardians (FEGs) are ready to pursue some more innovative discussions. This is the last in the series on "Who Owns What." There are links to the list of publicators and we hope you will utilize these as you write and submit your works!
advance • a.h. belo • aol time warner • bertelsmann • donna l. quesinberry
With a multitude of news stories in the media that really ignite our inner beings the Fourth Estate Guardians (FEGs) are ready to pursue some more innovative discussions. This is the last in the series on "Who Owns What." There are links to the list of publicators and we hope you will utilize these as you write and submit your works!
advance • a.h. belo • aol time warner • bertelsmann • donna l. quesinberry
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