Author Archives: Paul

So Much Depends

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Paul

One of my favorite classroom activities revolves around a little sixteen word poem by William Carlos Williams. The Red Wheelbarrow is a classic, rightfully famous for so many reasons, not the least of which how it hones in from the … Continue reading →

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The Stadium Experience: Getting There

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Paul

The magic of attending a baseball game may begin when you present your ticket at the gate, but no spell can be cast without adequate preparation. Before the first pitch the would-be attendee faces a gauntlet of decisions, ranging from … Continue reading →

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Teaching Sabermetrics

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Paul

Earlier this year a small Bay Area nonprofit called Tutorpedia asked me to teach a poetry workshop over the summer. Actually, they asked to write a curriculum for a poetry workshop, and then to teach it later, which may seem … Continue reading →

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Sailing to Byzantium

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Paul

The author of this post is Paul Franz. Ted and I invited Paul to contribute to Pitchers and Poets with the idea that he would bring a new perspective. Already, he has wowed us by writing an insightful essay built … Continue reading →

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