My initial intention for this packet was to read and discuss some Robert Lowell, but Van fired back a suggestion that was a little surprising– Robert Browning. I’m looking now at how Browning manages syntax in “Love Among the Ruins.” In some ways, this in infinitely more fun than Lowell.

The perfect music to accompany Browning– sexy and subtle: Morcheeba. I’m listening now to “Otherwise” (mp3) but most anything from Charango would suffice. Now if I only I could get this weird taste out of my mouth (unrelated to Browning or Morcheeba… I think it’s my new medication).