As If They Were Pearls
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annundrielThe Medieval Poetry Reading was today. I had a lot of fun. Languages included: Old Norse, Old English, Medieval Latin, Medieval Polish, Middle High German, Medieval Gaelic, Medieval Castilian, Middle English, Early Modern Spanish, and Early Modern English. When Dr. Bullon made her opening comments, she said that it always amazed her that the mouth could make so many different sounds and still make sense. (She was a bit more eloquent than that.) And it really was amazing listening to everyone contribute. Quite beautiful.
The highlight for me was probably Dr. Bean singing selections of Shakespeare.
I haven't gone back through and read the English translations that were provided, but I really enjoyed one of the short Medieval Polish readings.
O szanowaniu ksiqg
Który ksiegi otwierasz, nie len; sie ich zawrzec;,
Zawieraja madrzy, niemadrzy nie zawra.
glupcy zawzdy plugawie sie z nimi obchodza
Ten wszak, kto zna litery, dotyka ich jak perel.
On Respecting Books
You, who open these books, don't delay to close them;
Wise people close them, the unwise won't.
Fools always handle them in a foul fashion,
But one who knows letters, touches them as if they were pearls.
My own reading went well. I made them laugh during my introduction, so that was good. :)
Today in 19th Century French Novel, I started writing some of my notes in Middle English.
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SG-1 - "Line in the Sand"
Randomly, because who needs order.
I really enjoy when the team is all happy and team-y.
I'm glad that they brought Tomin back. I liked him when he was originally on, and I liked that he seemed to bring up things for Vala that she maybe hadn't really dealt with before.
And I like that someone on the inside is finally asking questions and thinking a little.
Meanwhile, Cam and Sam are very cute together. And I appreciated the conversation about faith, even if it kind of made me sigh a little. Stuff like that can get old and cheesy fast.
Vala and Teal'c were also cute. But, like Mom asked me, when Vala jumped him at the end did he continue holding on to her? It looked odd.
The non-Jack/Sam 'shipper takes Sam's "fishing" password to mean she chose the one word least likely to be associated with her.
Enjoyed the ep. Next week's should be fun!
What's with SciFi calling Sam "Amanda" in the preview for next week's ep? It's weird.
The highlight for me was probably Dr. Bean singing selections of Shakespeare.
I haven't gone back through and read the English translations that were provided, but I really enjoyed one of the short Medieval Polish readings.
O szanowaniu ksiqg
Który ksiegi otwierasz, nie len; sie ich zawrzec;,
Zawieraja madrzy, niemadrzy nie zawra.
glupcy zawzdy plugawie sie z nimi obchodza
Ten wszak, kto zna litery, dotyka ich jak perel.
On Respecting Books
You, who open these books, don't delay to close them;
Wise people close them, the unwise won't.
Fools always handle them in a foul fashion,
But one who knows letters, touches them as if they were pearls.
My own reading went well. I made them laugh during my introduction, so that was good. :)
Today in 19th Century French Novel, I started writing some of my notes in Middle English.
*
SG-1 - "Line in the Sand"
Randomly, because who needs order.
I really enjoy when the team is all happy and team-y.
I'm glad that they brought Tomin back. I liked him when he was originally on, and I liked that he seemed to bring up things for Vala that she maybe hadn't really dealt with before.
And I like that someone on the inside is finally asking questions and thinking a little.
Meanwhile, Cam and Sam are very cute together. And I appreciated the conversation about faith, even if it kind of made me sigh a little. Stuff like that can get old and cheesy fast.
Vala and Teal'c were also cute. But, like Mom asked me, when Vala jumped him at the end did he continue holding on to her? It looked odd.
The non-Jack/Sam 'shipper takes Sam's "fishing" password to mean she chose the one word least likely to be associated with her.
Enjoyed the ep. Next week's should be fun!
What's with SciFi calling Sam "Amanda" in the preview for next week's ep? It's weird.
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Date: 2007-04-24 08:58 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-04-24 03:35 pm (UTC)i wish i would have participated in more english department backed events.
*sigh*
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Date: 2007-04-24 08:16 pm (UTC)Are you guys available on Thursday? I know you're having a busy week.
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Date: 2007-04-24 08:19 pm (UTC)We're available. I've got a statement/bibliography due Friday, but I'm taking at least part of Thursday to not do anything. Ugly Betty? Maybe a movie afterward?
I didn't get to say anything yesterday, but I really like the hair!
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Date: 2007-04-24 08:22 pm (UTC)