Ohad is adorably cute in the section where you ask her to leave . I'm not American but I am heartbroken for all the people I love in America and just the American people in general today. Sitting here shook and disgusted and trying to lift my spirits. Thank you for your recent vlogs and your lovely calming voice and presence. Sending love and support to you all xxx
Hi Ben, wow! I haven't finished watching your video but had to stop and quickly thank you for your kind words!! It really gives me a boost to hear this. Of course, you can tell that I'm a huge fan of your channel because here I am watching your video as soon as it pops up. Embracing you, and now back to continue watching... E x
The approach to poetry collections that works best for me is thinking of it as a music album. Since poetry on its own is somewhat intimmidating. Treating it like a CD means to me: binging, skipping, rereading (partially), ... without pressure.
I think the "best" piece of advice I've ever gotten in regards to reading poetry is actually reading them aloud because it pushes you to slow down and let the poem truly sink in? It's not necessarily about understanding it better, but letting it touch your soul by taking the moment to say it out loud, making you think about what you just read/said (if this makes any sense!)
i’m so interested in adrienne rich but i had a really tough time with of woman born! trying to dive a little bit deeper into poetry though so i’d like to pick up one of her collections
So true what you said about short chapters! Somehow 200 pages with short chapters go by so much faster than 200 pages with long chapters. I am still new to reading poetry books and I really like your approach of reading it from cover to cover and then reread certain poems. Will definitely try this.
Totally my kind of movie as well. So happy to hear you’ve seen it and love it as well. I think the film is based on some short stories? I don’t remember the author’s name … are you familiar? Definitely grab that Belcourt when you can!
I just learned about slam poetry performances.i wonder if you have ever attended one of these or spoken poetry sessions. My favorite podcast, The Bookcase, did an episode about it, and it was fascinating.
Ohad is adorably cute in the section where you ask her to leave . I'm not American but I am heartbroken for all the people I love in America and just the American people in general today. Sitting here shook and disgusted and trying to lift my spirits. Thank you for your recent vlogs and your lovely calming voice and presence. Sending love and support to you all xxx
Hi Ben, wow! I haven't finished watching your video but had to stop and quickly thank you for your kind words!! It really gives me a boost to hear this. Of course, you can tell that I'm a huge fan of your channel because here I am watching your video as soon as it pops up. Embracing you, and now back to continue watching... E x
The approach to poetry collections that works best for me is thinking of it as a music album. Since poetry on its own is somewhat intimmidating. Treating it like a CD means to me: binging, skipping, rereading (partially), ... without pressure.
I absolutely love this!!!!!!! I screenshotted your comment so that I can reference it later! Incredible
@benjaminjournal that's really so nice to hear🥹 thank you!
I think the "best" piece of advice I've ever gotten in regards to reading poetry is actually reading them aloud because it pushes you to slow down and let the poem truly sink in? It's not necessarily about understanding it better, but letting it touch your soul by taking the moment to say it out loud, making you think about what you just read/said (if this makes any sense!)
i’m so interested in adrienne rich but i had a really tough time with of woman born! trying to dive a little bit deeper into poetry though so i’d like to pick up one of her collections
So true what you said about short chapters! Somehow 200 pages with short chapters go by so much faster than 200 pages with long chapters.
I am still new to reading poetry books and I really like your approach of reading it from cover to cover and then reread certain poems. Will definitely try this.
Oh a good reminder to look for that Belcourt at the library! ❤. Omg I love the film, Certain Women. My kind of movie.
Totally my kind of movie as well. So happy to hear you’ve seen it and love it as well. I think the film is based on some short stories? I don’t remember the author’s name … are you familiar? Definitely grab that Belcourt when you can!
@@benjaminjournal Maile Molloy’s Half in Love and Both Ways is the Only Way Want It
@@matthewhancock6842 thank you!!!!!!
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hugs !!!!!!!
I don’t watch films that much lately but i read :D TJ Klune is starting to be a favourite
I am not familiar with TJ Klune. Off to research … thank you!
I just learned about slam poetry performances.i wonder if you have ever attended one of these or spoken poetry sessions. My favorite podcast, The Bookcase, did an episode about it, and it was fascinating.
hi! i have!! but actually i have never heard of this podcast! i will give it a listen, thanks! ben