Whenever hard economic times are upon us, the most utilized services are the ones most affected. And not always in a positive way. Community libraries are seeing record numbers of patrons come through their doors. Yet theirs is the first … Continue reading
What does one-hit wonder mean to you? For some, it’s a pejorative term. Technically, it denotes an artist, musical or otherwise, who is famous for a single work. However, calling something, anything or anyone, a one-hit wonder is, for the … Continue reading
Though justice be thy plea, consider this— That in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation: Portia, The Merchant Of Venice Act 4, scene 1 Portia is a wise, wise woman and is my favorite Shakespearean character. … Continue reading
Much has been written, and discussed, regarding the future of publishing in the digital age. Even I have an opinion, although it’s still in the process of forming. And to tell you the truth, I’m not sure yet when that … Continue reading
Do you always open a book to scan a few passages in the middle, or do as I do, read the first few lines, then another passage or two? How much does your impression rely on those first lines, the … Continue reading
Publishing: The Revolutionary Future by Jason EpsteinThis article floored me. After I was able to pick myself up from the floor, I began to mull over what the author said. I re-read the article. Then mulled some more. I then … Continue reading
I never like to be snarky in my book reviews, although I admit, I love reading them. Call it a guilty pleasure, but when done well, I find them entertaining and not as rude as some think they are. At times, … Continue reading
I’m sure many of you have heard of Google Alerts. It’s fairly versatile and has some wonderful uses. Besides setting it up to monitor my blogs and who is referencing them, I also use it to monitor issues that … Continue reading
Traditional knowledge, as expressed in storytelling, does much for the cultures where it has been developed and is still practiced. It is also an aspect of culture we should all share and preserve, as in a way; it is part of us all as a society.
We can only benefit from the richness and diversity it offers, and we will lose much if it is exploited, or worse destroyed. Continue reading
Initially, the term literature was a general one applied to the “art of written works”. In recent times, it’s commonly used to denote works of fiction and non-fiction, many of these works being recognized as classics; those from the Western canon; award winners such as Pulitzer, Booker, and Nobel.
But who decides this? And how? Isn’t this process subjective, therefore making it forever flawed? Continue reading
60 Years Later isn’t being banned as much as it is being put to a test against what is fair…fair use that is. Continue reading
There is no clear cut answer, no cookie cutter way of pleasing everyone, everywhere, every time. Parents do need to be involved in their child’s education. That is a given. However, a school board should never have subjugated themselves in such a fashion. It sets a precedence for those in the ideological majority believing they are justified in taking away the choices of those in the minority. Continue reading