-
Re: Should Diversity be Celebrated at the Cost of Good Lit.?
I think some clarity is needed in terms of context. The entire final paragraph of Row's piece is this: Marcus' essay concludes: "The contract I signed? Not to stand by ...
Jan 30, 2016 -
Re: Should Diversity be Celebrated at the Cost of Good Lit.?
So I actually read the article in question (I hadn't before because blah reading) and I think that, again, the use of "white" there was to reinforce that the discussion ...
Jan 22, 2016 -
Re: Should Diversity be Celebrated at the Cost of Good Lit.?
If one or both of them weren't white, the discussion on a national, or international, scale would be a newer and thus more interesting discussion. And while the fact that ...
Jan 22, 2016 -
Re: Should Diversity be Celebrated at the Cost of Good Lit.?
I agree that good literature should be supported regardless of gender, race, political and religious affiliations or anything else. However, diversity is important and generally speaking white males h
Jan 21, 2016 -
Re: So I had this idea...
I think what @StellaThomas was saying is that a great many fairytales and other fantasy genre items that western culture is used to is a mixture of European influences without ...
Jan 18, 2016 -
Re: Paris Attacks
What I'm saying is that, no, I don't think the media shows what it thinks we will watch. I think the media chooses what it thinks we SHOULD watch, and ...
Dec 30, 2015 -
Re: Paris Attacks
I'd agree with the premise, Zolen, except we still hear whenever a mass shooting happens in the USA. And that's definitely nothing new. The media is select in how it ...
Dec 29, 2015 -
Re: Paris Attacks
The debate isn't about which one is more important. The debate is instead about WHY no one appears to care about Syria, Lebanon or anywhere else regularly in warfare or ...
Dec 29, 2015 -
Re: Pin the Tail on the Staff
Haha, I know which one I am. :D
Dec 29, 2015 -
Re: 2016 Reading Challenge
Bring it. 14/40 1. A book based on a fairy tale: 'Lies, Knives and Girls in Red Dresses' by Ron Koertge 2. A National Book Award winner: 3. A YA ...
Dec 27, 2015 -
Re: Rainbow Fish
The Rainbow Fish is about sharing. oO
Dec 3, 2015 -
Re: Post Office DT
Welcome welcome to @QueenofHearts! We're excited to have you sending letters with us! :D
Sep 19, 2015 -
Re: Age Differences in Friendships and Romance
Seriously, Zolen? I didn't even know! At least 25 was a magic number in some way! I'd like to add to this also that you can have friendships with people ...
Sep 14, 2015 -
Re: Age Differences in Friendships and Romance
The problem with extended age gaps is that they open potential avenues for manipulation or abuse. Teachers should never befriend students to the point where they are sharing social media ...
Sep 12, 2015 -
Re: Post Office
Dear Juliette, How is my most beloved cousin? You know that my move here has been fraught with difficulty - who would have thought there were so many attractive men ...
Sep 11, 2015
