Net Galley Challenge
Sunday, July 22, 2012
That particular point in time
Flash point. Now I understand why my friends car stalled after he filled it with diesel instead of gas.
Since the stories are from writers, it is not surprising that many moments deal with how writers found their spirit of writing, came to their book or are praised by John U in a letter.
The secret life of parents if funny. Is our baby being disillusioned too when she watches her parents busy in the kitchen cooking for themselves?
Keebler cookies in cornrows.
Since the stories are from writers, it is not surprising that many moments deal with how writers found their spirit of writing, came to their book or are praised by John U in a letter.
The secret life of parents if funny. Is our baby being disillusioned too when she watches her parents busy in the kitchen cooking for themselves?
Keebler cookies in cornrows.Saturday, July 21, 2012
Science in food
Little miss millet stood with her skillet
Why curing(with salt) as a food preservation technique, was necessary in countries like Scandinavia with little sun?
Why toast can be crisp on top (Thermal diffusivity)?
Why curing(with salt) as a food preservation technique, was necessary in countries like Scandinavia with little sun?
Why toast can be crisp on top (Thermal diffusivity)?
Father
Author: Elisha Cooper
The tiny picture at the beginning of the chapter, a mom covered in sheets, the outline looks like Africa.
Exterior Decoration
Some houses in rural India
have a border of red
lined with raised stone
in front as if
on a pedestal
have a border of red
lined with raised stone
in front as if
on a pedestal
Friday, July 20, 2012
An artist and a child
This is the story of the great painter Goya, and Rosarita, a poor child who dreams of 'the art of strokes', while her canvas is the earth, and her finger the only sketch.
Goya moves from the King's Court to a rustic life, so that he can paint in peace and not worry about what theme in his painting will offend the church.
When Rosarita chalks out a picture of him as a wicked man, he is impressed by her talent ,but realises that she needs help in 'seeing' more than just two eyes can see, to be a good painter.
He then appoints Rosa's mother as the housekeeper giving them a roof. While he is doing paintings in his own style, he also teaches Rosa to finetune her skills and lets Rosa do an ivory painting. She does the ivory more justice than expected from a child.
Two extremes in relation to parents, children and art can be seen. Goya's son is a failure at art. Rosa's mother believes art's no good to earn bread.The son's dedication for father, trying to get him out of Inquisition, have been well brought out.
Towards the end, an important point is driven home, that it is scary to express your innermost fears, but the result will relieve you, for having found the expression. After all, what good is art if you cannot communicate your deep felt emotions.
Goya moves from the King's Court to a rustic life, so that he can paint in peace and not worry about what theme in his painting will offend the church.
When Rosarita chalks out a picture of him as a wicked man, he is impressed by her talent ,but realises that she needs help in 'seeing' more than just two eyes can see, to be a good painter.
He then appoints Rosa's mother as the housekeeper giving them a roof. While he is doing paintings in his own style, he also teaches Rosa to finetune her skills and lets Rosa do an ivory painting. She does the ivory more justice than expected from a child.
Two extremes in relation to parents, children and art can be seen. Goya's son is a failure at art. Rosa's mother believes art's no good to earn bread.The son's dedication for father, trying to get him out of Inquisition, have been well brought out.
Towards the end, an important point is driven home, that it is scary to express your innermost fears, but the result will relieve you, for having found the expression. After all, what good is art if you cannot communicate your deep felt emotions.
Aug 30, 2005
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Myth central
Author: Paul A Trout
If David Letterman is to be believed, Deer fly prey on human flesh. Then who needs a mythical Hawaiian shark.
I didnt realise the importance of creation myth, all the time we were taught about Manu and Kalpavriksha.
I didnt realise the importance of creation myth, all the time we were taught about Manu and Kalpavriksha.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Blue Lyra Review
From a common thing as Spring Training, Peter Serchuk ages the poem by a life, dispelling the players.
Lyra is an interesting myth.
Lyra is an interesting myth.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Once in Moonlight, part of Walking in stone.
The 'rocking' in the poem comes back to you long after you read the poem and relaxes you.
The 'rocking' in the poem comes back to you long after you read the poem and relaxes you.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
I came across Philomela in Has poetry changed?. Itylus, a character in that myth is an inspiration for another poem. Myths charm so many poets.
Isles of Scilly
Miscellany
Author: Joe Brainard
'I remember' section is funny. A movie on it.
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg - Makes one wonder how you would react in the end in the place of 'Guy'.
Jane Froman
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg - Makes one wonder how you would react in the end in the place of 'Guy'.
Jane Froman
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