[Homer2009-1] Brief Intros

[Andre Stipanovic]

Thanks for the bio info Tim.  Here is the call info for tonight:
1-888-350-0075
passcode:  1100494#

homer2009-1 at readingodyssey.org writes:
>Hi Gang,
>
>My standard bio is below.   Been a member of the RO for a little over two
>years.  I am not new to the Odyssey but I am really, really looking
>forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts and expanding my understanding of
>a book that is very important to me.  Andre: can you forward me the dial
>in info?  I don’t seem to have it.
>
>Cheers,
>Tim
>
>Tim Albright is a nine year veteran of Cisco Systems with expertise in
>product and partner development, and Web 2.0 technologies.  He currently
>owns the strategy and growth of Cisco’s largest online support community,
>the Network Professionals Connection.  His business focus is listening to
>customers and driving their feedback into the corporate model.
>
>Tim’s business career began in the food and wine industry and he
>maintains a passion for both.  His academic path began in the Classics
>and English Literature.   His graduate work, led by the late Linda
>Schele, focused on the art, linguistics, and culture of Mesoamerica,
>including the decipherment of Maya hieroglyphics and Mixtec painted
>manuscripts.  He spent several years as a working ethnographer in
>southern Mexico and Guatemala.  
>
>To this day, Tim’s ethnographic experience propels his interest in
>listening and learning, while studying art, literature, and history make
>work worth the effort.  He currently lives in Austin, Texas with his
>talented and lovely wife, Julie, and two odd but infinitely fascinating
>cats named Boo and Sweet Pea (among other names).   The Albright clan is
>currently planning a move to an island that really matters: Manhattan.
>
>..................................................................................................
>Tim Albright  |  Manager, Cisco Support Communities   |  +1.512.632.1810
>(gmt -6)
> 
>
>
>
>From: homer2009-1-bounces at readingodyssey.org
>[mailto:homer2009-1-bounces at readingodyssey.org] On Behalf Of Josh
>Kirschner
>Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:42 AM
>To: homer2009-1 at readingodyssey.org
>Subject: Re: [Homer2009-1] Brief Intros
>
>
>
> 
>
>Hi,
>
>I’m Josh Kirschner and have been a member of the reading groups for the
>last couple of years.  Went through Herodotus and Thucydides, and very
>much looking forward to Homer.  This is my first time reading the
>Odyssey, so I know I’m in for a treat.
>
>I live in New York City and have three kids, aged 8, 5, and 14 months. In
>my free time, I run Techlicious.com, a consumer electronics site targeted
>to non-techies that provides information and advice on buying and using
>technology. 
>
>Best,
>
>Josh
>
>
>
>From: homer2009-1-bounces at readingodyssey.org
>[mailto:homer2009-1-bounces at readingodyssey.org] On Behalf Of Andre
>Stipanovic
>Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 12:50 PM
>To: homer2009-1 at readingodyssey.org
>Subject: [Homer2009-1] Brief Intros
>
>
>
> 
>
>One more thing,
>We may not be using our time well if we introduce ourselves individually
>at the beginning of our next conference call.  In exchange, I wouldn't
>mind opening our discussion by saying a few words about each participant
>just to keep things moving.
>If you would like me to quickly say a few words about you during our
>opening remarks, would you please send me a few sentences concerning your
>interests as they may relate to this reading group?  Why are you drawn to
>read Homer in your spare time?  That way we can get to know each other a
>bit better as we interact on the conference call.
> 
>Example:  Andre Stipanovic
>I am a Latin teacher who teaches Greek on the side.  I moderate groups
>like this for Reading Odyssey, especially the Greek and Roman classics
>which I love.  I also lead adult discussion groups that focus on topics
>from the New Testament.  After studying copious amounts of European
>literature, I have found my preferred area of reading in the ancients.
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