Posted on April 21, 2011 - by admin
Delphi
Apollo smiled on us today – sunny skies and a cool breeze to walk up the mountain to the Apollo temple where the Oracle sat. Above us were snowy peaks, and below us the Gulf of Corinth. Apollo – god of harmony, god of music – was perhaps the earliest proponent of diversity. One of his epithets was ‘Harmony in Contrast’. Others were ‘Ignorance of the law is no defense,’ and ‘Know yourself’. On the retaining wall were inscribed laws written in the 5th century BC so that all citizens might know and understand them, and so that they would apply to everyone equally. They brought tears to my eyes. Tonight we discussed The Odyssey at sunset in Olympia. Anyone interested in this program, check out The Examined Life. They have a terrific Website. good night.
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April 23, 2011
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John Manear said:
I was in that very spot — Delphi – about this same time of year in 1994 while traveling during my sabbatical.
As soon as your trip returns you to the land of your native gods, please contact me. I sent you an e-mail via your website.
Enjoy your trip. I loved Greece. I hope that you make it to Mitera.
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Hi John,
I love Greece, too. I don’t think I’ll make it to Mitera this trip. I’m in Crete four days, then home. Thanks.
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John Manear said:
Suzanne,
I hope that your experience in Greece was as memorable as mine.
When you get a chance, contact me so that we can talk about your invitation to our Literature Festival in Pittsburgh, May 2012.
John (jmanear@aol.com)
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suzanne said:
I loved Greece. I’m not over my jetlag yet, and I can’t wait to go back.
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anne ramsey said:
hi sweetie!! long time no see…love the website!! is under the persimmon tree at barnes and noble too? cant wait to catch up on your wonderful books…g&a ps send us current info