"That cracks me up! I pick up Ulysses every year around Bloomsday and I am just getting to "Penelope." I might have a drink with Leopold, but I don't know if I would share dinner."
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Geoff Badenoch replied to Lisa Simon's discussion 'The Power of Poetry - Part 3, "The History Teacher"'
"First of all, I confess I love Billy Collins' poetry.
My take on this poem's central figure is he is, indeed, a teacher. Collins' history teacher's use of misdirection of his students today will lead to their discovery of a…"
Geoff Badenoch replied to Lisa Simon's discussion 'The Power of Poetry - Part 2, "Dulce Et Decorum Est"'
"A while ago I mentioned my friend, veteran and poet Philip Burgess. Here are his thoughts on the act of killing in war:
http://tinyurl.com/Burgessletter"
Geoff Badenoch replied to Lisa Simon's discussion 'The Power of Poetry - Part 2, "Dulce Et Decorum Est"'
"Once, in an earlier profession, I was asked by a City Council member who was beset with rapidly changing technology: "Where will it all end? If we commit to this technology, who's to say something better won't be available…"
Geoff Badenoch replied to Lisa Simon's discussion 'The Power of Poetry - Part 2, "Dulce Et Decorum Est"'
"It is commonly accepted that the best soldier is a young soldier. Physically, strength and endurance are at their peak. Emotionally, young men and women can be trained to obey to do things and achieve things they would not normally do of their own…"
Geoff Badenoch replied to Lisa Simon's discussion 'The Power of Poetry - Part 2, "Dulce Et Decorum Est"'
"I came of age during the Viet Nam War while there was still a draft. I had one older brother who voluntarily enlisted because his received knowledge told him to serve his country. His experience once he got "in country" gave him a…"
Geoff Badenoch replied to Lisa Simon's discussion 'The Power of Poetry - Part 2, "Dulce Et Decorum Est"'
"My take on this poem is that it is an indictment of anyone who thinks that dying for one's country is "sweet" in any way. The final line is not wry, it is not mockery, it is a condemnation coming from one who saw war's horrors up…"
Geoff Badenoch replied to Jason Neal's discussion 'Literary Party Games'
"It's one of the best dramatizations of a book put on screen. And so true to the book!"
Geoff Badenoch replied to Jason Neal's discussion 'Literary Party Games'
"Today I am thinking Augustus McCrae in Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove." He seems to be such an assured, reflective character with a clear, yet relaxed, view of life; what is acceptable, what is not and a ready opinion about…"
Geoff Badenoch replied to Lisa Simon's discussion 'The Power of Poetry - Part 2, "Dulce Et Decorum Est"'
"War IS the old lie. I think of Bob Dylan's song, "Masters of War" and the lines: "you've thrown the worst fear/That can ever be hurled/Fear to bring children/Into the world"
On another site someone reminded me of…"
Geoff Badenoch replied to Lisa Simon's discussion 'The Power of Poetry - Part 2, "Dulce Et Decorum Est"'
"Remember, until World War II began, this was known as the "Great War" or the War to End All Wars. Trench warfare, the use of gas, aerial bombing and air combat, the first motorized armored artillery pieces (tanks). Barely a…"
Geoff Badenoch replied to John Clayton's discussion 'Neonatives in Montana'
"Well, I was not clear in what I said. First, my observation was not meant to suggest that everyone stay put and not leave their community of origin. That, after all, is the impetus that propels most young people out into the world. …"
Geoff Badenoch replied to John Clayton's discussion 'Neonatives in Montana'
"And, of course, you are right, Lisa.
No doubt my brush painted over broad. My observation should have been limited to those who have, by their own experiences, left unbearable living situations in communities that have…"
Geoff Badenoch replied to John Clayton's discussion 'Neonatives in Montana'
"Whenever I encounter so-called neonatives, I always wonder why it is they came to Missoula. Make no mistake, I understand how attractive Montana communities are, and I appreciate that neonatives inoculate the local culture from becoming too…"
Geoff Badenoch replied to Ken Egan's discussion 'Otto Koester Advocates for Civic Education'
"Clearly, students learn by doing and by seeing examples of the behavior they are expected to demonstrate. Parents, teachers, bosses--all adults, I guess, who demonstrate civic engagement by voting in elections, volunteering, donating, etc. are part…"
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Kim Anderson said… - Hi Geoff! Welcome to the Roundtable. I hope you'll take part in some of our ongoing discussions. We're about to embark on a remake of the site and will introduce a survey next week. Please give us your input. Kim
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