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LITERATURE: Chekhov’s Excellent People
Within this story of a man’s preferred connections to the literary communities there is a relationship between his sister and him that begs attention. A disillusioned and heartbroken woman, Vera Semyonovna spends her time pondering the meaning of life. “I’ve … Continue reading
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REALITY?: Sundays
I love it on a Sunday morning as I cut my husband’s hair and think of ages past and scissors held by the different hands through time. Mother as a barber and a stylist both; up to date on Sassoons … Continue reading
LITERATURE: Chekhov’s Short Stories
One thing I’ve always loved about Chekhov is how he homes in on the simplest aspects of human nature or human interaction and makes it important. In The Kiss, with an entire army and a military scenario, the focus is … Continue reading
CURRENT AFFAIRS: Money Goes where Money Knows
I don’t care about the political connections or the somewhat obscene amounts of money paid out; it became the norm and hopefully this can change across all sectors, not just in the business world. WASHINGTON – Lawrence H. Summers, the … Continue reading
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BLOGGING & CODE: Redirect
Well I had wiped out Hypercompendia over at Typepad, but put it back temporarily to use as a redirect if I can do with it what I’ve done with Spinning. I’ve managed to change the Spinning main index template to … Continue reading
CURRENT AFFAIRS: Data vs. Statistics
This is likely why people get all screwed up over statistics: The unemployment rate and related data are calculated based on a monthly survey of about 60,000 U.S. households. The survey asks a series of questions to determine whether household … Continue reading
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REALITY & WRITING: Editing
Uh-oh. It seems that my sharpened eye has leaked into my ear and I find myself finding the flaws with tv shows and commercials. Just saw the Hallmark talking card ad: a woman, surrounded by her family at a dinner … Continue reading
EDUCATION & WRITING: More Good News!
While I think I’ve neglected to properly acknowledge the accomplishments of Carolyn in getting into a special writing program at Vassar, I’d like to congratulate her now along with a big hip-hooray for Mary Ellen and her achievement of acceptance … Continue reading
WRITING: Also caught this…
… in the local The Valley Press, from a writeup on an event: …, a native of South Carolina, has written scores for musicals that have been produced in London, New York and other cities in between.” Ahah! They must … Continue reading
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LITERATURE: More on National Poetry Month
Caught this in our local The Valley Press (CT): River Literary Arts Center, 40 Mill Lane, Farmington (CT) will offer the Poet’s Craft – A Writer’s Workshop four Mondays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 7 t0 8:30 p.m. … Continue reading
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BLOGGING: Personality
Decided that the soft coral waves didn’t truly suit my personality except perhaps for about an hour in the early morning around five to six a.m. This is a bit more me; same angles and round edges, but photoshopped a … Continue reading
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CURRENT AFFAIRS: On Bailouts and Bubbles
While I’ve never really thought along the same lines as anyone else I knew or anything I’d read, it wasn’t just a spirit of rebellion or a stubborn streak I don’t think. I’d like to say it’s just a different … Continue reading
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LITERATURE: The Unconsoled – Language & Pace
It’s really embarrassing to me how slow I’m reading this book. While I’ve been involved in hypertext writing and coding for same, that’s really not an excuse for not allowing some reading time, and this story just hasn’t kept me … Continue reading
LITERATURE: Some Poetical Links
Today starts National Poetry Month and I’d like to point out some resources that should satisfy the most needy of poetical spirit. Read, Write, Think has a pageful of ideas and links to inspire; Poets, Org. has much to offer–check … Continue reading
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WRITING: Thrilled to Announce…
…the publication of Steve Ersinghaus‘ new hypertext Poem, That Night, in the 10th Anniversary issue of Drunken Boat. Congratulations to a fine poet and friend.
The Lost Children: A Charity Anthology