Monthly Archives: July 2016

Taming of the Shrew: Induction

Posted on July 18, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

The Taming of the Shrew does not begin with the story of Katherine and Petruchio, or even with Katherine and her sister.  Instead, it begins with Christopher Sly, the tinker who passes out drunk and is made to believe he … Continue reading →

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My First Experience With Taming of the Shrew

Posted on July 11, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

When I was in college, I took two classes on Shakespeare; one devoted to Tragedies and the other devoted to Comedies.  In the Comedies class, we met each Friday in the black box theater to read and act out Taming … Continue reading →

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Simone Biles and the Appeal of Gymnastics

Posted on July 10, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

Just before the last Olympics, I wrote several articles about The Problem of Gymnastics.  The articles dealt with the numerous injuries that seem to plague the gymnasts.  The very real danger that the gymnasts face makes it difficult for me … Continue reading →

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Summer of the Shrew

Posted on July 2, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

Ok, I am late in announcing this, but I am doing a mini Summer of Taming of the Shrew.  I was inspired by a rather shallow reflection I read recently about the play. So, just as I did a few … Continue reading →

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