Travel Pursuits — a glimpse from Key West, January 2012
Posted on 21. Feb, 2012 by ClassicalPursuits in Travel Pursuits, Video
Travel Pursuits — a glimpse from Key West, January 2012 Related Posts:TODAY IN LITERATURE – Key West’s Writers in ResidenceTRAVEL PURSUITS – Imagined Worlds in Key WestON THE ROAD WITH ANN – Up, up and away — to the muddle and mystery of IndiaTRAVEL PURSUITS – Vietnam, hmmm?ON THE ROAD WITH ANN – One Human [...]
ON THE ROAD WITH ANN – Up, up and away — to the muddle and mystery of India
Posted on 19. Feb, 2012 by Ann in Ann's Musings, Journal, On the Road with Ann, Travel Pursuits
A quick note before a bunch of us take off for India. Lots of preparation – reading, movies, visa, shots, packing, repacking. But how does one prepare emotionally for India? I don’t know. I am going, I hope, with an open heart and mind and no expectations of making sense of India. l am sure I [...]
TRAVEL PURSUITS – Vietnam, hmmm?
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Ann in Journal, Travel Pursuits
I (Gary Schoepfel) am afflicted with an advanced case of wanderlust. So, when Ann Kirkland mentioned Vietnam, I found myself accepting before she completed her invitation to accompany another Classical Pursuit’s trip. “Of course, of course” was my immediate and enthusiastic response. After accepting, I took pause. “Vietnam.” Hmmm? The word had a Rorschach-like effect [...]
CLASSICAL TRIVIA! Letter to Thomas Jefferson
Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Ann in Classical Trivia!
July 20, 1776 Mr. Thomas Jefferson Continental Congress Independence Hall Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Mr. Jefferson: We have read your “Declaration of Independence” with great interest. Certainly, it represents a considerable undertaking, and many of your statements do merit serious consideration. Unfortunately, the Declaration as a whole fails to meet recently adopted specifications for proposals to [...]
ON THE ROAD WITH ANN – One Human Family in Key West
Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Ann in Journal, On the Road with Ann, Travel Pursuits
Key West has the stately palm trees, brilliant bougainvillea, azure blue sea, dazzling sunsets found throughout Florida, but it differs from much of the state in many ways. LITERARY – A remote island of only five square miles, Key West has an intriguing literary heritage. Here are only some of the writers who have lived [...]
ON THE ROAD WITH ANN – Memories of Newfoundland, August 2011
Posted on 29. Dec, 2011 by Ann in On the Road with Ann, Travel Pursuits, Video
Warm thanks to Bill Gentles who sent this labour of love from our trip to St. John’s and to Eastport. It gives a feel not only about this particular trip but what makes a Classical Pursuits trip special. Here is Bill’s Discovering the Newfoundland Soul, August 2011 replete with the live music from our tradtional “kitchen [...]
TRAVEL PURSUITS – Calling all grandparents – to VENICE, the ultimate theme park
Posted on 14. Dec, 2011 by Ann in Ann's Musings, Journal, Travel Pursuits
Calling all grandparents. If you have a grandchild or two between the ages of 10 and 16 and you are interested in travelling together to Italy with Classical Pursuits in early July, read on. Then, we need to hear from you pronto if you are seriously interested. You may have seen the Grand Tour of [...]
ANN’S MUSINGS – A poem by Jack Gilbert that caught my attention
Posted on 12. Dec, 2011 by Ann in Ann's Musings, Journal, Today in Literature
I discovered a poem, ”How Much of That is Left in Me?” some years ago and was immediately drawn to it and continue to be. I did not know the poet Jack Gilbert, even though I think he is widely celebrated. Today I found another of Gilbert’s poem, written in his 80s. I love the way [...]
TORONTO PURSUITS – 4th Annual Stratford Excursion, July 13 to 15, 2012
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by Ann in Journal, Toronto Pursuits
As a prelude to Toronto Pursuits (July 15 to 20) we are again offering a trip to the Stratford Festival from Friday, July 13 to Sunday, July 15, 2012. Hosted by Gary and Pat Schoepfel, join in this exciting celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Stratford Festival. This year you will attend three plays: [...]
ANN’S MUSINGS – Yet another reason to read the Classics
Posted on 23. Nov, 2011 by Ann in Ann's Musings, Journal
I find just about eventhng going on in the world harder and harder to get a handle on. This morning I stumbled upon a piece from the New York Times wonderful Opinionater series. It helps a little to give fresh insight into Europe and elsewhere. Here is Simon Critchley on Oedipus, the nature of tragedy and ”Euro Blind.” [...]
