tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post7750517438618014164..comments2024-01-18T05:29:43.265-05:00Comments on The Music In It: Adele Kenny's Poetry Blog: The Wonder of Workshops by Guest Blogger Basil RouskasADELE KENNYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-17720138704296516592015-03-07T08:24:36.815-05:002015-03-07T08:24:36.815-05:00Thanks so much for your comment, Maire! I hope win...Thanks so much for your comment, Maire! I hope winter in Ireland has been warmer than it's been here!ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-43939212329102771892015-03-06T10:32:02.522-05:002015-03-06T10:32:02.522-05:00Very interesting comments and good reasons for exp...Very interesting comments and good reasons for exploring the possibilities of poetry workshops. Thank you, Basil Rouskas.<br /><br />P.S. I've attended several small workshops over the years and have found that, for the most part, there's always something to take away, and the group sharing can be very enriching.Máire Ó Cathail (Ireland)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-33498568901563535172015-03-05T17:46:52.713-05:002015-03-05T17:46:52.713-05:00Amita,
I wonder if you might find out about works...Amita,<br /><br />I wonder if you might find out about workshop groups in Mumbai via the Internet or perhaps through one of the colleges or universities. <br /><br />Another option might be to start a group yourself—a few poet friends to get things started. I wish you the best!ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-24333982204996570322015-03-05T17:45:02.687-05:002015-03-05T17:45:02.687-05:00A rose by any other name would smell as sweet!
T...A rose by any other name would smell as sweet! <br /><br />Thanks for your comment, Rich. It's always so nice to hear that you find the prompts useful!ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-75474633902676885442015-03-05T17:43:40.827-05:002015-03-05T17:43:40.827-05:00Sandy, Basil's advice is good! If you feel tha...Sandy, Basil's advice is good! If you feel that you'd like to try a workshop, go ahead and give it a go. You just might be pleasantly surprised. <br /><br />If you have a poet friend, consider signing up to attend a workshop together, which might make you feel a little less uncomfortable.<br /><br />ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-19715572010086161192015-03-05T17:41:48.258-05:002015-03-05T17:41:48.258-05:00Thanks so much, Jamie!
Thanks to the Web, commun...Thanks so much, Jamie! <br /><br />Thanks to the Web, communication is possible and we can share poetry via this blog.ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-434578783427597422015-03-05T14:04:59.692-05:002015-03-05T14:04:59.692-05:00Thanks, Jamie.
BasilThanks, Jamie.<br />BasilBasilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663203702515912643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-83372872564556327732015-03-05T14:04:31.149-05:002015-03-05T14:04:31.149-05:00Sandy,
In one word, the "people" in it.
...Sandy,<br />In one word, the "people" in it.<br />But to check the style and quality of "the people" in a group, you have to take the risk of at least one exposure. I am willing to bet you that nobody will embarass you for taking the risk. Go for it, is my advice. Talk to people who may know of supportive poets and ask them for recommendations. Have you checked local libraries? Googled the Internet?The fact that you disclosed your hesitation to this blogogroup tells me you can (and you will) take the risk. Let us know the outcome!!<br />Best,<br />Basil<br />Basilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663203702515912643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-63453329431510021442015-03-05T13:55:44.832-05:002015-03-05T13:55:44.832-05:00Hi Rich,
If the title of the experience offers a s...Hi Rich,<br />If the title of the experience offers a stronger motivation to your students, that's great. <br />In my experience, life satisfaction also depends on the "narrative" we use. A good re-titling can do miracles for a new narrative.<br />Greetings,<br />Basil<br />Basilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663203702515912643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-71226855796923994312015-03-05T13:50:58.708-05:002015-03-05T13:50:58.708-05:00Amita,
Hope you find a group and you do give it a...Amita,<br /><br />Hope you find a group and you do give it a try. It this blog and my comments helped you connect and grow, it would be a pleasure and an honor for me, and I am sure, for Adele.<br />Basil Basilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663203702515912643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-42061051824607697802015-03-05T11:11:45.864-05:002015-03-05T11:11:45.864-05:00These comments are well-taken and much appreciated...These comments are well-taken and much appreciated, Basil Rouskas. I thank you for sharing your thoughts about workshops with us. Here in Mumbai I don't know about private workshops (other than classes in Universities), but you've inspired me to do some research. Amita Jayaraman (Mumbai)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-2745418312851245642015-03-05T08:36:27.200-05:002015-03-05T08:36:27.200-05:00When I do poetry prompts in the classroom, I call ...When I do poetry prompts in the classroom, I call them "workshops." I'm not sure that they really are, but the students enjoy the change of title from "class assignment" to "workshop." <br /><br />Thanks, Basil, for your interesting and insightful comments.Rich Mandelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-35279988842333498472015-03-03T17:34:13.666-05:002015-03-03T17:34:13.666-05:00Some very interesting comments, Basil. I've ne...Some very interesting comments, Basil. I've never attended a poetry workshop, feeling that I might not be able to come up with a poem in a group setting, and I didn't want to embarrass myself. What makes the workshop you attend work so well?Sandy R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-90954864322599934922015-03-02T08:23:30.008-05:002015-03-02T08:23:30.008-05:00Interesting observations! I wish we lived on the s...Interesting observations! I wish we lived on the same side of the pond so I could attend some of your workshops!<br /><br />I remember Basil's lovely poems from past Aprils.Jamie Morrisnoreply@blogger.com