Tag Archives: Odyssey

Deceptive Truths From the Sanctuary

Posted on May 29, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Deceptive Truth From the Sanctuaryby Michael DoyleMost see the warrior life as fighting and drinkingBut the truth of the odyssey is one of thinkingUlysses was protean and was not easily swayedInstead, his thinking was fluid and many-wayedThis is the way … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Joseph Andrews – Henry Fielding

Posted on October 8, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Henry Fielding died on October 8, 1754 Henry Fielding lived from April 22, 1707 until October 8, 1754.  During his life, this Englishman was a novelist and playwright known for his earthy satire and as the author of Tom Jones.  As … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Odyssey, Book 10 – Homer

Posted on August 8, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

We have discussed the Odyssey and Homer on a previous post.  Due to pending evening visitation with the two princesses and a need to spend time with Ally prior to this, please enjoy the reading and the listening linked below.  Promise … Continue reading →

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Day 29: For the Most Beautiful

Posted on April 30, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Day 29’s challenge is to write a poem based on words from a poem we might like and words derived from it.  Having spent part of the day looking at the art of Ancient Greece and then teaching my princesses … Continue reading →

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