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Born to Kvetch
Hi Reading Odyssey folks– A fun call last night–thanks to Phil for providing the torchlight. A lot to ponder–went back and re-read some stuff last night, off our discussion. The book that I mentioned is by Michael Wex, “Born to Kvetch: Yiddish … Continue reading
First call – Tuesday, March 27
We have our first call this coming Tuesday, Mar 27. GenesisTuesday, March 278:00pm New York City time U.S.: 1-800-615-2900Int’l: 1-661-705-2005 code: 11215 I look forward to speaking with you then! Phil Continue reading
Questions for Genesis
Our group combines Jewish, Christian, Hindu and agnostic readers. I look forward to the conversations. GenesisTuesday, March 278pm NYC time1-800-615-290011215#(I’ll be sending out another number for international callers) Here are a few questions … Continue reading
Herodotus Discussion Questions for Books IV & V
Hi Everyone,I hope your reading has been going well. Book IV is one of my favorites because it reminds me of a Scythian exhibit I saw at the Met many years ago which floored me. The gold jewelry, statues, cups found in burial sites were fantastic…. Continue reading
300
I did go see “300” on Saturday! Wow! What a film! I was hestitant going into it because of all the pre-release hype. In my experience, this often leads to let downs. However, this film far surpassed my expectations. It told the story in an amazing… Continue reading
Herodotus
Greetings Fellow Herodoteans,I just found out about a very interesting two-day Colloquium on Herodotus being held on Thu Mar 29-Fri Mar 30 @NYU. I am excited to tell you that Robert Strassler will be on the Friday morning panel discussion (9am) en… Continue reading
Discussion about H’s worldview
Folks, meant to include you in this dialogue Thomas and I are having about “300”, H and his worldview. thoughts? Phil Begin forwarded message: From: Phil Terry Continue reading
Eric Rosensweig
Before joining TripAdvisor as SVP of Business Development, Eric Rosenzweig spent two years as Executive Vice President at SideStep and prior to that he was at Travelocity for two-and-a-half years, most recently as Vice President of Business and Co… Continue reading
Aeschylus update
Folks, How’s the reading of “The Persians” going? Phil P.S. We went to the Harvard Club in New York last night to hear a Professor lecture on Ovid, the Roman poet. It was GREAT. Can’t wait until we read Ovid (the professor agreed to come onto the … Continue reading
Peloponnesian War book review
Folks, Here’s an interesting review from the New York Times on a recently published book that retells the history of the Peloponnesian war between Athens and Sparta (the history which we’ll be reading in January when we start Thucydides). http://t… Continue reading →
31. October 2005 by readingodysseyauthor
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