Frank Delaney's Re: Joyce

Re:Joyce Episode 276 - Dented Hats & Dislikes

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Mr. Bloom gets little thanks for a sartorial correction.

Re:Joyce Episode 275 - GreatGrandfather Rat

02 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Mr. Bloom sees a rat and is gloomy.

Re:Joyce Episode 274 - A Touch of the Immortal

28 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Mr. Bloom, in the cemetery, imagines alternative commemorations.

Re:Joyce Episode 273 - What's in a Name?

26 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  A great and famous confusion begins.

Re: Joyce Episode 272 - Frying Pans & Fires

19 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Mr. Bloom ponders death and mortality.

Re:Joyce Episode 271 - Trestles & Tweed Suits

12 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Mr. Bloom, at the graveside, observes many things.

Re:Joyce Episode 270 - The Mysterious Man in the Macintosh

05 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Do we have a solution to Joyce's long-perplexing mystery? 

Re:Joyce Episode 269 - Ageing & Fertilizing

31 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom wonders whether our dead bodies can produce good food.

Re: Joyce Episode 268 Jealousy & Diplomacy

29 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Mr. Boom sees an old love-rival, who doesn’t like him.

Re:Joyce Episode 267 Of Boats and Pumps

22 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Mr. Bloom finds he is not alone in the cemetery.

Re:Joyce- Episode 266: Lilting Sepulchres

15 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Is Mr. Bloom being inappropriate at a funeral?

Re:Joyce Episode 265 - It's a Gas, Gas, Gas!

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Mr. Bloom contemplates noxious vapors.

Re:Joyce - Episode 264A: Weaver's Work

03 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Considers the woman whose private fortune supported James Joyce for over twenty years.

Re:Joyce Episode 264 - Boots, Beds & Bald Heads

01 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Mr. Bloom prepares some condolences.

Re:Joyce - Episode 263.1 - Stiffness and Mutes

26 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  In this new, extra edition, Mr. Bloom has some jagged thoughts.

Re:Joyce Episode 263 - Cemetery Thoughts

24 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Mr. Bloom contemplates grave matters.

Re:Joyce Episode 262 - A Little Murder

17 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom hears a good legal principle.

Re:Joyce Episode 261 Canal Water Preferably

10 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

re:Joyce Episode 260 - Deadly Thoughts

03 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

re:Joyce Episode 259 - The Fifth Quarter

28 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom considers the further uses of cattle.

re: Joyce 258, Kellys & Cattle

20 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom reflects on old songs and unfortunate hospital names.

re: Joyce 257, Fast Cars & Hairy Ears

13 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom recalls a coroner and funeral hurries on.

re: Joyce 256, Malice Aforethought

06 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom’s fellow-travelers make a gaffe - or is it deliberate?

re: Joyce 255, Re: Hearses

29 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom contemplates the colors of burial.

re: Joyce 254, Street Smarts

22 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom’s mental travelog through Dublin continues. 

re: Joyce 253, Vino & Veritas

15 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which we find a cure for a drunk’s red nose.

re: Joyce 252A, A Baker's Dozen Special Edition

10 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Story So Far - revisiting Chapters 1 to 5.

re: Joyce 252, Tales of the Riverbank

08 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom is subjected to rudeness.

re: Joyce 251, Moneylenders & Mirth

01 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Will the real Reuben Dodd please stand up?

re: Joyce 250, Sombre Pedestals

25 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The funeral rolls on past distinguished statues.

re: Joyce 249, Silent Ripostes

18 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom keeps his thoughts to himself as he moves away from a taunt.

re: Joyce 248, Second Thoughts

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As Mr. Bloom shows tact, James Joyce shows his own changing mind.

re: Joyce 247, Art Versus Life

04 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Joyce's life echoes Mr. Bloom's.

re: Joyce 246, Bleak As Blazes

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which a major player in Mr Bloom's anguish steps onstage. 

re: Joyce 245, Points of Interest

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how and where the four men are sitting in the carriage.

re: Joyce 244, Sadness & Woe

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom reads the Hatches, Matches & Dispatches.

re: Joyce 243, Pecking Orders & Pomposity

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In a funeral carriage we see Mr. Bloom being snubbed.

re: Joyce 242, Dogs' Homes & Gasworks

28 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

During a halt in the funeral Mr. Bloom reminisces...

re: Joyce 241, Carriage Trade

21 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The funeral-goers uncover some of their carriage’s past life.

re: Joyce 240A, Reading Joyce

16 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In response to a listener (and donor) some suggestions on how to read the works of James Joyce.

re: Joyce 240, Cease to do Evil

14 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sad thoughts for Mr. Bloom, as he recalls a better occasion.

re: Joyce 239, Breadcrumbs & Bastards

07 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Dedalus, Stephen's father, threatens dire action against Buck Mulligan. 

re: Joyce 238, Fidus Achates

31 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In which Mr. Bloom sees for the first time Stephen Dedalus.

re: Joyce 237, The road to Hell

24 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The carriage moves off, the funeral begins.

re: Joyce 236, Funeral Pace

17 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We begin a new chapter and go to a funeral.

re: Joyce 235, Farewell the Lotus

10 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Chapter Five ends in a bath-tub: or does it?

re: Joyce 234, Lingering Lotus-Eaters

03 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom considers the game of cricket and a ballad.

re: Joyce 233, Sports & Porters

26 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom thinks he can do better.

re: Joyce 232, The Throwaway Factor

19 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The beginning of a wonderful long-running joke.

re: Joyce 231, Waxes & Warts

12 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom considers hemophilia and lemony soap.

re: Joyce 230, Skinfood

05 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom shows an understanding of nettles and oatmeal and rainwater

re: Joyce 229, Poppysyrups & Poisons

29 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom entertains deep thoughts about healing potions.

re: Joyce 228, Pestle and Mortar

22 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom peers into the history and mystery of alchemy.

re: Joyce 227, Furtive Hands

15 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom adjusts his clothing and steps out into the light.

re: Joyce 226, Browbeatings & Buzz

08 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom dwells on lofty priests and lowlife pickpockets. 

re: Joyce 225, Whispers of Remorse

01 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom and the wonders of the confessional.

re: Joyce 224A, Throwing the Book at Him

26 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Baker's Dozen special edition hear about two new and compelling books of Joyceana.

re: Joyce 224, Eunuchs & Liqueurs

24 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom contemplates high voices and fancy drinks.

re: Joyce 223, Mozart or Muller

17 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom loves the sound of his wife's glorious voice.

re: Joyce 222, Wine & Spirits

10 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom attempts some democratic thoughts on Catholic worship.

re: Joyce 221, Character & Assassination

03 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom has a few scathing thoughts on Catholics and their standards.

re: Joyce 220, Bread & Bleeding Statues

27 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom's irreverent thoughts extend to irreverent events.

re: Joyce 219, Cannibals and Corpses

20 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Joyce, through Mr. Bloom's thoughts, offends the devout. 

re: Joyce 218, Swimmers & Sodalities

13 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I find interesting connections and mischievous irreverence.

re: Joyce 217, Jesuits & Jossticks

06 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom contemplates some world religions.

re: Joyce 216A, The Birth of Dubliners

01 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Frank's centenary talk for the Rosenbacchanal dinner in Philadelphia on Friday 13 June 2014.

re: Joyce 216, Pools and Swirls

30 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom contemplates a virtual flood of dark brew.

re: Joyce 215, Stout Fun

23 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr Bloom considers valuable signatures and barrels of Guinness

re: Joyce 214, Cool Waters

16 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A woman with a jar of cool water in her head? Does Mr. Bloom imagine it?

re: Joyce 213, Martha & Mary

09 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom has his own, somewhat questionable, version of the famous scene from the Gospels.

re: Joyce 212, Pinpoints

02 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom reflects on roughness, roses and thorns.

re: Joyce 211, The Flowers That Bloom

25 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom considers floriography.

re: Joyce 210, Matters of Correction

18 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom reads his erotic correspondence and we learn a little more about him. 

re: Joyce 209, Petals & Pussycats

11 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

 Mr. Bloom looks at a wise cat and opens his breathtaking letter.

re: Joyce 208, Taws & Dobbers

04 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom, in search of a quiet corner, causes rudery to be unveiled.

re: Joyce 207, Nags & Nosebags

28 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom contemplates the peaceful lives of horses. 

re: Joyce 206, Stage Stars & Sadness

21 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom looks into the distance and recalls his poor father. 

re: Joyce 205, Soft Soap & Smallpox

14 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom, pleased at having vanquished McCoy, now worries about vaccination.

re: Joyce 204 A, Location, Location, Location

09 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Baker's Dozen essay Frank looks at some of the places in Homer's Greece that connect to Joyce's Dublin.

re: Joyce 204, Funeral Tricks

07 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom agrees to oblige Mr. McCoy at a funeral.

re: Joyce 203, Portmanteaus & Potted Meat

30 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

    Mr. Bloom gets wise to a luggage scam.

re: Joyce 202, Silk Stockings & Esprit de Corps

23 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom is hoping for something shocking but Life gets in the way.

re: Joyce 201, Foosterings & Fallbacks

16 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom is irritated by impediments to his lovely, rich-woman fantasy.

re: Joyce 200, Rich Fantasy

09 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom sees a rich lady, but is she too far above him?

re: Joyce 199, The Real McCoy

02 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr Blooms wants to read his secret letter but he's interrupted.

re: Joyce 198, Soldiering On

26 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom has scathing thoughts on the men in uniform.

re: Joyce 197, The Language of Flowers

19 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Frank stalks Mr. Bloom to the Post Office and finds that he uses a false name!

re: Joyce 196, A Touch of Eureka

12 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom is caught between Newton and Archimedes.

re: Joyce 195, Leaves of Life

05 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom thinks how sweet it would be to do nothing.

re: Joyce 194, Hatbands & Heat

26 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom has a secret and Joyce has a very good joke.

re: Joyce 193, Funeral Music

19 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom hears an undertaker's song.

re: Joyce 192a, Love & Ulysses

14 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

a Baker's Dozen edition for St. Valentine's day, Frank considers the love story at the heart of Joyce's greatest work

re: Joyce 192, Hitting the Streets

12 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The beginning of Chapter Five: Mr. Bloom goes forth.

re: Joyce 191, Bowels & Bells

05 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom is bodily refreshed and summoned by bells.

re: Joyce 190, Mona Lisa Molly

29 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How do you connect Leonardo da Vinci to Disney's dancing hippos? 

re: Joyce 189, Of Cabbages & Combs

22 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Literary Ambitions of Leopold Bloom.

re: Joyce 188, Take it Easy, Mr. B.

15 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Warning! TMI on the way - Mr. Bloom is in the toilet.

re: Joyce 187, Bath Times & Braces

07 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom goes about his morning duty.

re: Joyce 186, Garden Blooms

01 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bloom takes the air and considers his estates. 

re: Joyce 185, Backdoor Business

25 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Can Mr. Bloom's cat forecast the weather?