Monthly Archives: January 2011

I, Too, Sing America

Posted on January 17, 2011 by catbird2

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a poem by Langston Hughes I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And … Continue reading →

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Last minute letter to Santa

Posted on January 6, 2011 by catbird2

Dear Santa, I have not believed in you for many years, so please forgive the hurried and inexpert tone of this letter. I am, let’s say, over 29 years old and I have been relatively good this year, if you’ll … Continue reading →

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Books continue each other, part 2

Posted on January 2, 2011 by catbird2

Continuation distinguished from thematic contents and adaptation To begin, I must confess that I likely overstated my case in the previous post, when I claimed the idea that books continue each other is somehow an “anti-theory.” Though I think the … Continue reading →

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