The study of classical languages and ancient texts provides a connection to cultures and individuals separated from us through the passage of time. Beyond the reading of these texts for their patent meaning, there is at times a latent meaning, a truth of words and reality which underlies the intent of the original author and can speak to us through our descendent, native tongues.
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Egregious (Episode 9)
The BetterPears Podcast returns this week with an historical announcement concerning our first BetterPears Course starting on May 30th in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. For more information and to claim a limited spot of the inaugural fellowship, visit BetterPears.com/courses. All inaugural fellows will receive a complimentary BetterPears Mug from the BetterPears Market. Catch up…
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Procreation (Episode 8)
The BetterPears Podcast returns after our mid-season hiatus as the road to the Season 1 finale approaches in May. Catch up on past episodes of Season 1 at BetterPears.com/preserves. This week’s podcast is on procreation. As one of the two (or in some sense three) ends of marriage, the procreative end or procreation is often…
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Genesis (Episode 7)
Dr. Fugikawa offers a memorial dedication to his late uncle. The meaning of genesis is examined through the lens of pasta and paternity rituals. To learn more, please visit: BetterPears.com. To support the BetterPears Podcast, please visit: BetterPears.com/CSA
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Community (Episode 6)
We desire communion. We desire community. We find undesirable the task of defining what we mean by communion or community. To learn more and sign up to our newsletter, please visit: BetterPears.com. To support to The BetterPears Podcast, please visit BetterPears.com/CSA.
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Cyrus of Persia (Episode 5)
The curious case of Cyrus of Persia is examined. Dr. Fugikawa says a number of Greek words that all sound similar. The full text to read along is at BetterPears.com.
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