Poetry, Culture, and the University of Dallas “…that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” Any noble movement in culture is preceded by a return and re-grasping of foundational ideals, a return to simplicity. Optimism and simplicity graces a finished soul, a noble character, a saint. After four years, is […]
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An Afternoon With Dr. Louise Cowan
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Jun 2009
Category: Dr. Cowan, English Professor, Liberal Arts, Literature, Poetry, Smoking, UD, University of Dallas, Wine
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Words of Wisdom from Dr. Louise Cowan
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May 2009
Recently many fellow English majors and I had the honour of spending the afternoon with Dr. Louise Cowan. The afternoon was filled with wine, laughs, and deep and intimate conversation. Dr. Louise, even in her old age, is energetic, quick witted, and extremely charming. In our three hour conversation (most of which we spent simply […]
Category: Dr. Cowan, Liberal Arts, Myth, Poetry, Shakespeare, Wordsworth
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Mark Helprin said that complex men exact their magnanimity by the simplest means. I only have simple means, and maybe they will grow into bug-luscious blossoms of enchanting magnanimity. Here is a wonderful poem by the great Christian poet Tyler Blanski: Kiss a girl; Spin the world; Watch squirrels.
