Tag Archive for ‘don’t know much about’
Joyce, Jesus, Goddesses & Groundhogs
Today is an auspicious date on the literary and liturgical calendars. James Joyce was born in Dublin on February 2, 1882.
On top of that it Candlemas and Groundhog Day.
“Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution” –MLK and OWS
On Monday, the nation will celebrate Martin Luther King Day, honoring the birth of the slain civil rights leader. But Dr. King’s life was about more than one speech –or one issue.
Don’t Know Much About® Jack London
You probably remember Jack London for his tales of dogs in the Alaskan wilderness. But London was also caught up in a protest movement called “Coxey’s Army,” the “Occupy Wall Street” of the 1890s.
Don’t Know Much About® “Common Sense”
That saying about the pen being mightier than the sword? As the American Revolution haltingly began, an anonymous writer helped prove it true. “Common Sense” appeared on January 10, 1776 and changed the course of history.
More Christmas Myths: Why 12 Days?
One of the specific ways that Solstice celebrations from ancient times are still remembered is by the “Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Christmas Myths (5): “Oh Fir Tree, Oh Fir Tree”
Walking through midtown Manhattan yesterday, we tried to pass the great tree at Rockefeller Center –just to get a glimpse. As always, it was drawing a big crowd, the streets were packed and we gave up. And as always, this enormous and dazzling display of lights makes me pose an old question: There weren’t any [...]
The 12 Myths of Christmas- “Reason for the Season”
The 2011 Winter Solstice came today. So tis a perfect day to talk about the real “reason for the season.” And here’s the real first Christmas question: Why all the fuss over December 25? For starters, the Gospels never mention a precise date or even a season for the birth of Jesus. How then did [...]
The 12 Myths of Christmas (1)
Today, December 6, is the feast of Saint Nicholas. It makes a perfect day to consider one of the first of the “myths” of Christmas.
DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT ELECTING THE U.S. PRESIDENT? A Classroom Skype Invitation (ALL SESSIONS BOOKED)
The Presidential Election of 2012 is only about a year away. That makes this a good time to get a handle on America’s crazy quilt of election history and rules.
