Lysistrata is a comedy. As all old comedy needs to remove or reconcile all obstacles to pave the way to a happy ending, it was good to pull together all the loose ends in class Monday. Although there were no new marriages in this comedy, or in our class (that I know of), the play and the week of Spring break has ended with feasting, dancing and lovemaking for many.

The slogan, make love not war, was such a big part of my youth that I couldn't resist this picture even though it is a bit risque for my tastes. (I have had to hide the book cover from my teen and preteen grandsons. I will have to blame Aristophanes if any negative comments are made about the picture I chose. Lewd and obscene are words and conditions I try to avoid, still it has been beneficial for me to be reminded that nothing is sacred. I have laughed much and appreciated all the symbolism and political statements presented in such a dramatic and entertaining way.

What's Old

Did you notice the sign in the window of the new (I think it said new) bar on mainstreet?
It's Bacchae. Great name. I wonder if they will have Elvis Presley posters inside?

This blog is definitely lacking so far. I am just beginning to figure it out. Hope to be improving it and adding a lot to it very soon. (It took me more than an hour to get back into it after I had started it a day or two ago. I expect it will get easier as I go along.