Just in case it has slipped your mind, the Great Books Spring Event takes place tomorrow, Sunday, May 18 at the University of St. Thomas from 2PM to 6PM. We...
It is my sad duty to report that Dorothy Ohlhaver, Vice-President of the Houston Great Books Council, passed away in her sleep on the night of May 28. Services...
from Sara Simon: she was an true intellectual: totally unpretentious and an original thinker having tkaen part in the discussion led by her on topics...
from: Don Warshauer My bride, Gean, and I have been involved with Great Books for over a half century -- in Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit & Houston. Perhaps the ...
from Grace Amborski I moved to Houston in 1999 and immediately joined a Great Books group at West U library. When I became a HGBC board member I met Dorothy ...
The first meeting of the study group on June 16 has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we have had very little interest in the "Ulysses" study group. This, along...
from Jeff Crow: Denise and I just returned from England last night. We were both shocked and saddened by the news of Dorothy's death. Dorothy was a wonderful...
I'm sure many of you have seen (or will be seeing) the Alley production of "Hamlet". If so, you might want to consider attending the discussion of the play...
Oprah has dropped the other shoe and announced the first selection in her revived book club, dedicated to the classics. Her choice, announced today on TV and...
Did Oprah give the date of discussion on this book? Thanks Nancy ColbyGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com...
Nancy Colby
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Jun 18, 2003 10:11 pm
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I do not live in Houston. I live in Lafayette LA. Otherwise I certainly wish I could join. Thanks Nancy ... From: och36@... Sent: Wednesday, June 18,...
Nancy Colby
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Jun 18, 2003 10:19 pm
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Thanks Nancy, I should have mentioned that. She did not say when the discussion would be. It sounds like she is planning a visit to Salinas, CA (Steinbeck's...
Ron - something I never understood - do I need to go thru your course in order to join? I've had the impression that evaluations and discussions are very ...
tylr956@...
Jun 19, 2003 8:58 am
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I have found out that the "East of Eden" discussion will take place on a show to be telecast in September, so we have plenty of time to read the book and,...
Bobbie, That's a great question and one that other potential GB members may also have, so I will answer in some detail. No, the training course is definitely...
Ron, My only thought at this time is that GB could contact Oprah with some positive encouragement and ask for mention on the air. Frances...
Frances Leland
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Jun 19, 2003 8:14 pm
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Ron, Good for you; thanks for working out about getting GB's name available by zipcode. Frances...
Frances Leland
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Jun 19, 2003 8:14 pm
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Hi! I signed up for the houstongreatbooks group a few months ago but have been too busy to really attend any meetings or get involved. The recent discussion...
Katrina Baecht
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Jun 19, 2003 8:15 pm
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Ron How about each group having an additional meeting (if they wish) and advertise it as Great Books supplemental discussion? That may bring in people who...
Hello, Ron! Oprah's selection of Steinbeck should have made you happy. My e-mail is full of Great Books replies today. I think that Oprah will inspire interest...
konradi@...
Jun 20, 2003 12:26 am
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Grace, I think that's a great idea, but since all our groups are self- directed, they will need to make that decision on their own. But perhaps this flurry of...
Great Books don't need to be marketed in any way, shape or form. That's why they are great. Classics will temporarily become a "cool trend" because of ...
Lismunger@...
Jun 20, 2003 12:55 am
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I think that any "classic" can be approached by shared inquiry. Perhaps each group could decide if they would like to hold a separate Steinbeck discussion -...
Grace Amborski
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Jun 20, 2003 4:51 pm
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I think it is a good idea to use all opportunities that occur to make Great Books known. Some people are looking for something like this organization and just...
Nancy Colby
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Jun 20, 2003 4:51 pm
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In a message dated 6/19/03 4:00:26 AM Central Daylight Time, tylr956@... ... Bobbie, I agree the training makes it all look very "formatted"; but I think...
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Jun 20, 2003 4:52 pm
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good idea sara ... From: "Houston Great Books" <houstongreatbooks@...> To: <houstongreatbooks@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 3:17 PM ...
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