“Let the field exult, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy.” (Psalm 96:12)
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Introduction:

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Current: Danbury, CT, United States
Welcome! A few years ago, I discovered an application that artists employ in their works to bring cultural awareness to their audiences. Having discerned this semiotic theory that applies to literature, music, art, film, and the media, I have devoted the blog,Theory of Iconic Realism to explore this theory. The link to the publisher of my book is below. If you or your university would like a copy of this book for your library or if you would like to review it for a scholarly journal, please contact the Edwin Mellen Press at the link listed below. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Announcements

I will present or have presented research on Sydney Owenson (Lady Morgan) or my semiotic theory of iconic realism at the following location(s):

2023-2025: I will be researching and writing my third book on iconic realism.

April 2022: American Conference for Irish Studies, virtual event: (This paper did not discuss Sydney Owenson.) "It’s in the Air: James Joyce’s Demonstration of Cognitive Dissonance through Iconic Realism in His Novel, Ulysses"

October, 2021: Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT: "Sydney Owenson’s use of sociolinguistics and iconic realism to defend marginalized communities in 19th century Ireland"

March, 2021: Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, North Carolina: "Sydney Owenson (Lady Morgan): A Nineteenth Century Advocate for Positive Change through Creative Vision"

October, 2019: Elms College, Chicopee, Massachusetts: "A Declaration of Independence: Dissolving Sociolinguistic Borders in the Literature of Sydney Owenson (Lady Morgan)"

04 October, 2024

One Toothy Smile... for a Price


Photo from Google Images: 6thsenselondon.com

One Toothy Smile... for a Price

The last time I was there,
she scrubbed and scraped
poked and prodded
flossed and fussed
asked me questions
and seemed to understand
my mouth-filled speech,
draped an x-ray proof
jacket upon me
left the room
to "take pictures"
stuffed my mouth
with a fluoride tooth tray
again left the room
called in the physician
who poked and prodded
gaped and nodded
examined the pictures
and stated quite satisfied,
“Your teeth are fine!”
Upon checking out,
the receptionist announced,
“That’ll be $400.00, please,
and would you like to make an appointment 
for 6 months from now?”

I’ll return...
when my tooth aches
more than my wallet.

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