Speaking of mondegreens and hymns, how about that wonderful old chestnut "Gladly, the Cross-Eyed Bear." This week at my school, all the boys have to memorize and recite a poem of their own choosing. It's a wonderful annual event, but also a time for some nervousness among the students. And I guess it affects the faculty as well, as one of my colleagues asked me, "Is this the week for the poetry resuscitations?" Don Stewart www.writeforcollege.com www.writing123.com To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select "Join or leave the list" Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/