Putting Text and Meaning to the Guerrilla Decontextualization test (pt. 1 of 2)

              The dancers of Cirque Du Soleil’s production of “Immortal,” based on the music of Michael Jackson, light up the stage in Dubai. (photo courtesy of GulfNews TV) “He got kicked in the back He say he needed that He hot willed in the face Keep daring to motivate…” –– … More Putting Text and Meaning to the Guerrilla Decontextualization test (pt. 1 of 2)

Text and meaning in the life of Nelson Mandela (part 1 of 3)

Cover of Notes to the Future by Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. “Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfill themselves.” ––Nelson Mandela, Presidential Inauguration Address When Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela stood before the people of South Africa on May 10, 1994, as its first … More Text and meaning in the life of Nelson Mandela (part 1 of 3)

Text and Meaning in Robert Frost’s Dedication: For John F. Kennedy (part 2 of 2)

A visitor at the Kennedy Museum in Hyannis, Massachusetts, views stories about John F. Kennedy’s assassination. (Reuters photo) Since Robert Frost’s debut of the role of inaugural poet 52 years ago, the list of those who have followed in his footsteps––with two white males, two African-American women, and one openly gay Latino man among them–– … More Text and Meaning in Robert Frost’s Dedication: For John F. Kennedy (part 2 of 2)