Why “The Grapes of Wrath”?

Why “The Grapes of Wrath”?

I’ve often said if I could teach a course on one book, this would be it.  It’s a beautifully written epic, controversial in its day, richly layered with themes such as the power of family and community, social justice, our relationship to land, the...
The Hero’s Journey

The Hero’s Journey

Maven’s Haven Friday 21 March 4:30-6:30 PM Join me then! THE HERO’S JOURNEY There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after. J.R.R. Tolkien,...
The Hero’s Journey

The Hero’s Journey

You are invited to view my film montage! THE HERO’S JOURNEY There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit Mythologian...