Literature
For the summer at least--we'll see how things go in the next little while. I apologize to those select few who actually followed my blog in the past since I abandoned it abruptly more than a year ago without any explanation. Long story short, my life took an unfortunate detour and even though there are many challenges ahead, I find myself in a much more better place. I have always enjoyed reading and engaging in literary discussions but that passion seems to have dissipated almost entirely. It is embarrassing to confess that I have not actually read any form of literature since my last post in April 2012 and hopefully by starting up this blog again, I can get inspired to get back into reading.
I have an idea to start up a read-a-thon in the next little while if there is any interest but in the mean time, if you guys/gals have any strategies or book recommendations that you think would revitalize my affection for literature, please let me know. Once again, it's great to be back and I look forward to re-connecting with some old blogging friends and making new ones!
- The Problem
The problem with blogs is that you feel like you've got to keep them updated somewhat regularly?at least that's how I feel. I've always tried to keep a flexibly disciplined schedule when it comes to posting on my blog: I aim for two times...
- On The Possibility Of Literature Blogs
In a discussion on teaching "Introduction to Literature" courses at UC Davis, two colleagues and I speculated about the possibility of using blogs for the entire writing content of the course. Could this be done? Here is how it might look: Each student...
- April In Review (or How I Od'ed On Romantic Lit And Went On Hiatus)
Bender rules.For how much longer is anyone's guess. In retrospect, trying to read The Prelude by William Wordsworth in a single sitting may not have been the wisest decision on my part. I clearly got overzealous in my determination to do a crash-course...
- Well, I'm Back For Now...
So it's 2015 you say? Balderdash! The last several months have been a blur and a real emotional roller coaster for me. To those select individuals who actually follow my blog, I do sincerely apologize for falling off the face of the Earth but I...
- Curse You Procrastination!
It is one of my great sins; causing nothing but guilt and anxiety. Ok, time to take more initiative and starting getting things done. Well, it is getting late now -- so tomorrow it is then! Yes, I'm incredibly lazy when it comes to writing reviews....
Literature
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack...
For the summer at least--we'll see how things go in the next little while. I apologize to those select few who actually followed my blog in the past since I abandoned it abruptly more than a year ago without any explanation. Long story short, my life took an unfortunate detour and even though there are many challenges ahead, I find myself in a much more better place. I have always enjoyed reading and engaging in literary discussions but that passion seems to have dissipated almost entirely. It is embarrassing to confess that I have not actually read any form of literature since my last post in April 2012 and hopefully by starting up this blog again, I can get inspired to get back into reading.
I have an idea to start up a read-a-thon in the next little while if there is any interest but in the mean time, if you guys/gals have any strategies or book recommendations that you think would revitalize my affection for literature, please let me know. Once again, it's great to be back and I look forward to re-connecting with some old blogging friends and making new ones!
- The Problem
The problem with blogs is that you feel like you've got to keep them updated somewhat regularly?at least that's how I feel. I've always tried to keep a flexibly disciplined schedule when it comes to posting on my blog: I aim for two times...
- On The Possibility Of Literature Blogs
In a discussion on teaching "Introduction to Literature" courses at UC Davis, two colleagues and I speculated about the possibility of using blogs for the entire writing content of the course. Could this be done? Here is how it might look: Each student...
- April In Review (or How I Od'ed On Romantic Lit And Went On Hiatus)
Bender rules.For how much longer is anyone's guess. In retrospect, trying to read The Prelude by William Wordsworth in a single sitting may not have been the wisest decision on my part. I clearly got overzealous in my determination to do a crash-course...
- Well, I'm Back For Now...
So it's 2015 you say? Balderdash! The last several months have been a blur and a real emotional roller coaster for me. To those select individuals who actually follow my blog, I do sincerely apologize for falling off the face of the Earth but I...
- Curse You Procrastination!
It is one of my great sins; causing nothing but guilt and anxiety. Ok, time to take more initiative and starting getting things done. Well, it is getting late now -- so tomorrow it is then! Yes, I'm incredibly lazy when it comes to writing reviews....