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Reminder: Thucydides Book 1 call, July 11 8pm NYC time
A quick reminder – we have our Thucydides Book 1 call tomorrow, Wednesday, July 11 at 8pm NYC time. Please confirm: [ ] Yes, I’ll be on the call Thucydides Book 1Wednesday, July 118pm New York time1-800-615-2900#11215 The questions below will guid… Continue reading
Greek women
Hi allDid anyone else see the review of the book Portrait of a Priestess (on the role of Priestesses in Greek society) in last Sunday’s New York Times book Review section? Interesting read. Hedy Continue reading
Jerry Johnson (RO2)
Mr. Johnson is the Vice President of Corporate Development with American Capital ($15 Billion Global Private Equity Fund). Mr. Johnson is focused on the launch of international- and sector-specific funds for American Capital as well as execution r… Continue reading
how to make it through Joshua –
Folks, Given many of you are reading the three books over the 4th of July – let me recommend then that you do not let Joshua get you down. Once you make it through Joshua, Judges and Ruth – especially Ruth – will be a real pleasure. I’ve been doin… Continue reading
Joshua getting you down?
Folks, I’ve just finished Joshua – that was a tough book. All the talk of exterminating at the “edge of the sword” made it a hard read. How are you doing with the book? Thoughts? Phil Continue reading
‘Team of Rivals’ — Call #2 Questions
Dear book group member, Our next “Team of Rivals” call is on July 11th, in just less than a two weeks. Call #2Wednesday, July 11th8pm new york timeDial-in #: 1-800-615-2900 (Toll Free in USA and Canada)(International: 1-661-705-2005)pass code: 867… Continue reading
Questions for 2nd reading group call: The Ultimate Question
We had a great first call last week. Jill, Howard and Joanne shared interesting perspectives from what is going on in their companies. I’m looking forward to our next call on Thursday, June 28th at Noon Eastern time The Ultimate Question Chapters … Continue reading
Review: Faust in Prospect Park
Reading Odyssey colleagues: I just came from hearing the Metropolitan Opera perform Faust in Prospect Park. The music, the singing, the bats, the kids playing, the moon – it was an incredible evening. I look forward to the day when we get to read … Continue reading
Kalen Ruiz (RO2)
I live in Fort Worth, TX with my husband and 2 girls, ages 13 and 8. I’ve worked for Pier 1 Imports for 15 years and am currently the Sr. Manager of International and Internet Merchandising. I’m a native Texan grew up in El Paso and went to Texas … Continue reading
Greek/ Scythian Getty Villa show
Hello to all Today’s (Monday 6/18) LA Times Calendar section has a review on a show at the Getty Villa, in Malibu on the influence of Scythia on Greek art. Looks very interesting. The works are on loan from the Hermitage and will be on view until … Continue reading