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When he describes the qualities that a successor needs-"loving poetry and having passion for it"--Haviaras reveals the love for the written word that has defined his life as a poet and curator...

Author: By Joshua E. Gewolb, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Haviaras Retires After 26 Years as Curator of Poetry Room | 7/14/2000 | See Source »

This book has opened up a whole new relationship between my 10-year-old son (who definitely had no passion for reading) and myself (a person who has such a love for reading). We have the best time talking about the characters and the stories! I do believe this has made my son love reading, which is a gift any parent will appreciate! But I think the best part is the quality time we spend reading and talking about the adventures. - Beth...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: They're Just Wild About 'Harry' (Potter, That Is) | 7/11/2000 | See Source »

This controversy is two-sided, and its conservative participants engage it with a passion and a devotion to the Gospel that equals that on the left. Says Claire Dargill, 38, a Presbyterian from Bridgeport, Conn.: "A sin is a sin, and you can't just change that because it's popular or politically correct. I just don't see how we can welcome gays into the church in the face of that." But as these portraits from the left-to-moderate wing of the discussion indicate, the issue is so divisive that it can foster bitterness and, at the very...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Out of the Fold? | 7/3/2000 | See Source »

...marriage. We've gone to bed angry. We've bickered in front of the children. And we can't seem to swing the recommended monthly night out. So what keeps us together? Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. I exaggerate--but not much. Every couple needs a shared passion that doesn't involve their kids. For my parents, it's gardening. For our close friends, it's public service. For us, it's Springsteen...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: We Love the Boss | 6/26/2000 | See Source »

...home - as a mother, as a wife, as a citizen, as a child in the family - and things happening in the world that you may feel helpless to do anything about. The way the show is structured is that there will be a lot of people who have passion about an issue, whatever it is. And ultimately it will be a call to action. So at the end of each show, we will tell people what they can do, what Senator to write, how they can make things change...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Preacher, Teacher, Nag: Dr. Laura Speaks | 6/24/2000 | See Source »

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