The Anti Romantic Child
Astrophil and Stella
Nutting by Wordsworth.
The book is filled with Wordsworth's lines of poetry. For every instance, the author finds a way of introducing us to lines of WW. Its like old Indian movies which had characters go into singing verses. Enter son. He too quotes lines from poems. While searching for one of the stories 'Time of wonder' on the net, I came across hyperlexia and just brushed it off as a smart word engineered by a parent for their child's babbliness. Having just read 'My Dyslexia' by Philip schultz, I wasnt ready for another special needs.
Little did I realise that the book I was reading was on it. The readers realise that the kid has been playing back what he is been told, at the same time as the mom. Once she is informed with the reasons as to why her son is unable to do certain things because of his condition, readers too are eased into the situation at hand.
This book is so different from the ones that I have read recently on the subject of parents and their experiences with a special needs child. Author Gilman's search all the way through to help her son in interacting with his peers is out there for the reader to a close detail of how she had instructions everyday for her kid to suit his structured brain which like rituals yet modifying it everyday to introduce him to the dynamic of real life. She acknowledges the effort of all the teachers, therapists and other parents who understood her kids needs. Its this element that is different from the other books.
Towards the end, the author talks about how hyperlexia is viewed as opposite of dyslexia. This chimes with dyslexics having a creative edge in My Dyslexia. This is like the opposites in Unbreakable movie.
At many points, she finds that her professional English professor life and her personal life meet due to the presence of poetry in both as a bedrock for her son's growth as well as her own.
The author never betrays a sense of 'why me or why my child', she's long won that battle. She gets positive enforcement from everyone around that her child brings joy into their life added with the confidence that they think she can care well for her child. All that emailing to convince people when she might be seen as not helping the case by chosing to put her son off medication. Of why ADD drugs were not the best course for her child. Congress involved in capping drugs.
I went into this case thinking that there is no media coverage like the autism-vaccine thing. A law helps make a conscious choice of sticking to cognitive therapy and shun medication.
Reading too soon
Out of sync child
Swinger of birches
Net Galley Challenge
Friday, January 20, 2012
Mythology
Some myths have common thread through them . Like duryodhana and Achilles story.
I thought that Draupadi and Helen were seen as the cause of wars was the only other similarity in myths.
Some myths have common thread through them . Like duryodhana and Achilles story.
I thought that Draupadi and Helen were seen as the cause of wars was the only other similarity in myths.
One day I will write about this place is a descriptive memoir.
The book cover is reminiscent of Kany west's video of 'Love Lockdown'. A tall figure.
The book cover is reminiscent of Kany west's video of 'Love Lockdown'. A tall figure.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Non metric
The Odd clauses: Understanding the constitution through ten of its most curious provisions
Author Jay wexler relates the current events of the nation like health bill reform to explain the workings of the constitution to the readers. To clarify the clauses that he has chosen, he provides examples from the present members of the congress, grounding the material in our times and still making us see the origins of them in history and when the constitution was made.
Recently to understand Environmental law for 'Wild Law' book, I began to listen to a UCB lecture. The professor said that agencies make environmental laws. When the author questioned if its constitutional that these agencies like EPA and others make laws, it pulled me into the book with so much relevance.
When I read of 'vaccine court' in Kim stagliano's 'All I can handle', I was piqued enough to find out about it but not enough about its 'office of the Special masters'. Wexler not only explains who 'special masters' are but when they are needed. He uses a modular approach so that related sections dont become too long and are an interesting read in themselves.
I found the later part of 'Recess-Appointments' clause bit too wordy.
Author Jay wexler relates the current events of the nation like health bill reform to explain the workings of the constitution to the readers. To clarify the clauses that he has chosen, he provides examples from the present members of the congress, grounding the material in our times and still making us see the origins of them in history and when the constitution was made.
Recently to understand Environmental law for 'Wild Law' book, I began to listen to a UCB lecture. The professor said that agencies make environmental laws. When the author questioned if its constitutional that these agencies like EPA and others make laws, it pulled me into the book with so much relevance.
When I read of 'vaccine court' in Kim stagliano's 'All I can handle', I was piqued enough to find out about it but not enough about its 'office of the Special masters'. Wexler not only explains who 'special masters' are but when they are needed. He uses a modular approach so that related sections dont become too long and are an interesting read in themselves.
I found the later part of 'Recess-Appointments' clause bit too wordy.
St Anthony's Day
Looking at this Puffin stuffing itself with fish, I was reminded of a dog catching socks video that I watched on NBC recently. Its interesting to know of animals being blessed and horses taking part in bonfires on St Anthony's Day in Spain.
Honey Dipper
Rcently I had seen honey dipper and wondered about what it was. In an article on how it is not safe for kids under 1yr to have honey.
Strawberry seeds
Today while eating strawberries, I felt that it seemed very unnatural that there were no seeds inside. The whole fruit itself was in the shape of a purse, which added to its artificiality. I was reminded of figs and kiwi, which have their seeds inside.
Of dogs
A colleague was talking about his dogs. I learnt of Bichon,Chow Lab and Parvo. He said that he will never own a pure breed dog again for their intellect and resilience. I was reminded of selective breeding of dogs puts them at risk news.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Environmental law
I want to compare Wild law with Natural resources courses. But there is not enough time for that.
Back to the future
With terms like 'homosphere', author Cormac Cullinan shows the lop sided view that we the humans and our legislative systems have of our biosphere. The author begins with how we have come to view ourselves seperate from the nature and the discord that resulted in the way we regulate our societies with that view. He explains how the nature falls out of the scope of current law and a need for our reintegration with nature.
The author talks about some of the communities that have lived peacefully with nature - Amazonians, Tukanos, When he talks of learning from the indigenous people, I was reminded of the whale conservation and the rituals in 'Demon Fish' by Juliet Elperin. Erdmann's efforts talked of in that book show hope for wild life.
The author works in his background, work and interests to make the reader see why he is passioante about puting the framework of 'Earth jurisprudence' in front of them.
For most people where the question and answer of todays status of earth ends at 'climate change', this book is a step forward in realigning our thinking with all life as one with nature.
Back to the future
With terms like 'homosphere', author Cormac Cullinan shows the lop sided view that we the humans and our legislative systems have of our biosphere. The author begins with how we have come to view ourselves seperate from the nature and the discord that resulted in the way we regulate our societies with that view. He explains how the nature falls out of the scope of current law and a need for our reintegration with nature.
The author talks about some of the communities that have lived peacefully with nature - Amazonians, Tukanos, When he talks of learning from the indigenous people, I was reminded of the whale conservation and the rituals in 'Demon Fish' by Juliet Elperin. Erdmann's efforts talked of in that book show hope for wild life.
The author works in his background, work and interests to make the reader see why he is passioante about puting the framework of 'Earth jurisprudence' in front of them.
For most people where the question and answer of todays status of earth ends at 'climate change', this book is a step forward in realigning our thinking with all life as one with nature.
Muffins and Mayhem reading guide
1. Do you agree with Suzanne’s belief that clothes can, in a sense, make
the person? Have you ever had a similar experience where your outward appearance
caused an inner metamorphosis?
I have always liked short hair. It always fills me with enthusiasm to exercise and stay fit.
Recently my boss wore better fitting pants and a cool jacket, he looked so much younger than in his sloppy pants.
2.Is adopting some of our parents’ idiosyncrasies inevitable? Why
or why not?
3.Would you consider her unsuccessful
endeavors failures? Why or why not? How do you define failure? Did any of
Suzanne ’s stories make you reconsider the value of some of the failures in your own
life?
4.Have you ever experienced a similar situation? Was it comical like Suzanne’s, or
more embarrassing?
5.When describing her own quirky personality, Suzanne quotes Leonard Cohen’s
“There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” How do you think Suzanne’s
embracing of her individuality and pride in being “a little strange” (page 74)
has affected the way she interacts with others? How can embracing one’s uniqueness
help overcome life ’s obstacles?
6.Do you think her “love the illness” strategy
could help others suffering from chronic conditions? Have you ever experienced a
similar situation? If so, how did you learn to live with your condition?
7.In talking about the meaning of life, Suzanne writes, “I’ve always thought my job,
my purpose here on earth, certainly must be something more dramatic than simply
loving and taking care of the people around me. So I’ve strived to be clever, artistic,
and talented in business. But . . . I realize I’ve been looking at life all wrong. It’s not
complicated, there ’s nothing to prove. My mother was right. It’s really very simple.
What’s really important is love.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
8.Of all the values Suzanne carries, why do you think maintaining a
sense of humor is so important? Are there any special pick-me-up tokens or rituals in
your life that you use to help you through rough patches?
9.How important is tradition
in your family? Did you experience a similar “passing of the torch” when you
became an adult?
10. What does going home mean to you? Has it been an easy journey or, like Suzanne,
have you had to find a way to give yourself the home you never had when you were
growing up?
11.Was she going to accept and acknowledge her writing talent, or let
self-doubt continue to steal it away? The words in an old folk song proclaim, “This
little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.” Have you been able to freely acknowledge
the talents you’ve been blessed with, or do you hide your light under a bushel?
12.So many of her projects required her to trust her instincts
and take a chance. For example, when she took it upon herself to essentially create
her own job description at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Have you ever found yourself
in situations where you had an opportunity to take similar chances, and how did you
react? Do you regret your decision?
The conversation with the author of Muffins and Mayhem in the reading guide is interesting.
the person? Have you ever had a similar experience where your outward appearance
caused an inner metamorphosis?
I have always liked short hair. It always fills me with enthusiasm to exercise and stay fit.
Recently my boss wore better fitting pants and a cool jacket, he looked so much younger than in his sloppy pants.
2.Is adopting some of our parents’ idiosyncrasies inevitable? Why
or why not?
3.Would you consider her unsuccessful
endeavors failures? Why or why not? How do you define failure? Did any of
Suzanne ’s stories make you reconsider the value of some of the failures in your own
life?
4.Have you ever experienced a similar situation? Was it comical like Suzanne’s, or
more embarrassing?
5.When describing her own quirky personality, Suzanne quotes Leonard Cohen’s
“There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” How do you think Suzanne’s
embracing of her individuality and pride in being “a little strange” (page 74)
has affected the way she interacts with others? How can embracing one’s uniqueness
help overcome life ’s obstacles?
6.Do you think her “love the illness” strategy
could help others suffering from chronic conditions? Have you ever experienced a
similar situation? If so, how did you learn to live with your condition?
7.In talking about the meaning of life, Suzanne writes, “I’ve always thought my job,
my purpose here on earth, certainly must be something more dramatic than simply
loving and taking care of the people around me. So I’ve strived to be clever, artistic,
and talented in business. But . . . I realize I’ve been looking at life all wrong. It’s not
complicated, there ’s nothing to prove. My mother was right. It’s really very simple.
What’s really important is love.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
8.Of all the values Suzanne carries, why do you think maintaining a
sense of humor is so important? Are there any special pick-me-up tokens or rituals in
your life that you use to help you through rough patches?
9.How important is tradition
in your family? Did you experience a similar “passing of the torch” when you
became an adult?
10. What does going home mean to you? Has it been an easy journey or, like Suzanne,
have you had to find a way to give yourself the home you never had when you were
growing up?
11.Was she going to accept and acknowledge her writing talent, or let
self-doubt continue to steal it away? The words in an old folk song proclaim, “This
little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.” Have you been able to freely acknowledge
the talents you’ve been blessed with, or do you hide your light under a bushel?
12.So many of her projects required her to trust her instincts
and take a chance. For example, when she took it upon herself to essentially create
her own job description at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Have you ever found yourself
in situations where you had an opportunity to take similar chances, and how did you
react? Do you regret your decision?
The conversation with the author of Muffins and Mayhem in the reading guide is interesting.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
A dream
On a mud bank
with water on both sides
My sister did something
the water from the right bank
overflowed into the left
and receded
I still held to the bank
during the wash
I saw skeletons
A previous tsunami maybe
Today's news of a toppled ship
with water on both sides
My sister did something
the water from the right bank
overflowed into the left
and receded
I still held to the bank
during the wash
I saw skeletons
A previous tsunami maybe
Today's news of a toppled ship
Long voyage ahead
In The Cat's table, the narrator is a 11yr old boy asks 'What had there been before such a ship in my life?' about the life forming and changing experiences on the 'Oronsay' from Colombo bound to England. The narrator thinks that 'he reinvented himself in this seemingly imaginary world'.
Even though most of the book is on the ship and the various characters - a literary guy, a plants & herbs expert- on it, theres a foreshadowing of his future and references of the influences of the experiences of the ship by an adult self.
The narrator and his friends escape to the lifeboat and learn of many secret activities that are clarified towards the end of the novel. The later half of it deals with the narator's emotional geography and its formation.
The novel tiptoes on the edge of fiction and sparse style of non-fiction. The parts of the novel in letters in the voice of other characters have the fiction tone to them but rest of it is in a 'as is' style which made it hard for putting coals to my imagination machine.
Rope incense burning is new to me.
Even though most of the book is on the ship and the various characters - a literary guy, a plants & herbs expert- on it, theres a foreshadowing of his future and references of the influences of the experiences of the ship by an adult self.
The narrator and his friends escape to the lifeboat and learn of many secret activities that are clarified towards the end of the novel. The later half of it deals with the narator's emotional geography and its formation.
The novel tiptoes on the edge of fiction and sparse style of non-fiction. The parts of the novel in letters in the voice of other characters have the fiction tone to them but rest of it is in a 'as is' style which made it hard for putting coals to my imagination machine.
Rope incense burning is new to me.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Like a mirror
To reset the modem and
router
I was in a dog pose
On the left wall
I could correct the
shadow
router
I was in a dog pose
On the left wall
I could correct the
shadow
Monday, January 9, 2012
Funny essays
I totally meant to do that in I was told there'd be cakes style.
I find neat jumps from topics in an essay like say from her playing a undercover fashion products cop to her thespian skills or lack of it.
More Jane books
I find neat jumps from topics in an essay like say from her playing a undercover fashion products cop to her thespian skills or lack of it.
More Jane books
Beter than the NPR review of it
New
Lakshminarayanan Mahadevan and Natural philosophy. His how flags furl theory
7R genes and novelty
NPR interview
The author uses examples from recent past winners of Mac Arthur Genius award.
Lakshminarayanan Mahadevan and Natural philosophy. His how flags furl theory
7R genes and novelty
NPR interview
The author uses examples from recent past winners of Mac Arthur Genius award.
Tot tales
To strain starch from hot rice
mom put my sister
in a corner of the room
so she would be done
by the time my sis
crawled to her.
At six months,
I histed myself out of
a cradle using the ropes
connecting it to the ceiling.
That was the last of
suspended living.
mom put my sister
in a corner of the room
so she would be done
by the time my sis
crawled to her.
At six months,
I histed myself out of
a cradle using the ropes
connecting it to the ceiling.
That was the last of
suspended living.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Mommity
I pick the car key from the table
At the door I realise its a battery
that needs to be recycled
I remove milk from the microwave
after adding sugar, I put the
plastic jar in to the microwave.
At the door I realise its a battery
that needs to be recycled
I remove milk from the microwave
after adding sugar, I put the
plastic jar in to the microwave.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
The man who could stop at nothing
Iron Butt Association
Scott Fitzgerald' lines from page 1 make us see how fiction writers can come out of their lives and imagine things.
Iron Butt Association
Scott Fitzgerald' lines from page 1 make us see how fiction writers can come out of their lives and imagine things.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Colorful illustrations
Most stories in A Treasury of Favorite tales are new to me.
'How the Camel Got his Hump', 'How the Leopard Got his spots', 'The Elephant's Child', 'The cat that walked by Himself' are collected from Rudyard Kipling's Just so stories. I would have liked this mentioned. 'The Golden Goose' is from 'The Grimm Fairy tales'. The rest are from 'Aesops fables'.
Even the known one like 'The Hare and the Tortoise', 'The Fox and the Stork' are interesting with their makeover look. Imagine the stork with a pearl necklace.
The text embeds so well into the picture that it seems like a picture book than a text book. The amount of text in a line is like a free verse poem, making the reading smooth.
'How the Camel Got his Hump', 'How the Leopard Got his spots', 'The Elephant's Child', 'The cat that walked by Himself' are collected from Rudyard Kipling's Just so stories. I would have liked this mentioned. 'The Golden Goose' is from 'The Grimm Fairy tales'. The rest are from 'Aesops fables'.
Even the known one like 'The Hare and the Tortoise', 'The Fox and the Stork' are interesting with their makeover look. Imagine the stork with a pearl necklace.
The text embeds so well into the picture that it seems like a picture book than a text book. The amount of text in a line is like a free verse poem, making the reading smooth.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
What makes your brain happy and why you should do the opposite
I want to compare this book with 'The geography of bliss'.
The writing style is so 20 years ago, that it is hard to read. This book needs a makeover as ' new non fiction'.
I want to compare this book with 'The geography of bliss'.
The writing style is so 20 years ago, that it is hard to read. This book needs a makeover as ' new non fiction'.
Dog moon, Radio moon, Poetry moon
The book of men
In Learning to drive, I liked the ending
to let me go it alone. his back pressed
against all that emptiness
I liked Mine own Phil Levine for its 'to wait, to hold true/ to my vision, to speak in my own voice' and 'to be yourself in your own time, to stand up/ that poetry was precision, raw precision/ Truth and compassion: genius'.
I liked The rising of a pregnant mare too. Author Dorianne Laux's interview on the poem and the book.
I liked the Dog moon poem too. There's a bit on it in the above interview link. his poem can be used as a poetry exercise too with its 'dog moon, radio moon, panic moon....'
Another interview of the author.
In Learning to drive, I liked the ending
to let me go it alone. his back pressed
against all that emptiness
I liked Mine own Phil Levine for its 'to wait, to hold true/ to my vision, to speak in my own voice' and 'to be yourself in your own time, to stand up/ that poetry was precision, raw precision/ Truth and compassion: genius'.
I liked The rising of a pregnant mare too. Author Dorianne Laux's interview on the poem and the book.
I liked the Dog moon poem too. There's a bit on it in the above interview link. his poem can be used as a poetry exercise too with its 'dog moon, radio moon, panic moon....'
Another interview of the author.
Too much sci-fi to continue
Distrust that particular flavor
Crystal radio
Since 1948 - How the author william Gibson became science fiction writer.
Crystal radio
Since 1948 - How the author william Gibson became science fiction writer.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
What a mantis is capable of?
In National Geographic magazine of animal mummies edition is a picture where Mantis catches hummingbird.
When a lion eats into a deer, the power play is visible but with a mantis, one only learns of the deceptive strength in it.
When a lion eats into a deer, the power play is visible but with a mantis, one only learns of the deceptive strength in it.
Deep sea
In a big hall
the ceiling has an
aquarium
with a large whale
with a fin missing
There are couple other
whales with all fins.
There are many other
small fish too
For the beautiful scene
that it is,
should someone break the glass
the whole room will be the
deep sea.
**********
In this dream, I wear long hangings with flexible smaller ones adding length. I usually go for small ones.
the ceiling has an
aquarium
with a large whale
with a fin missing
There are couple other
whales with all fins.
There are many other
small fish too
For the beautiful scene
that it is,
should someone break the glass
the whole room will be the
deep sea.
**********
In this dream, I wear long hangings with flexible smaller ones adding length. I usually go for small ones.
Mirth around the earth
The geography of bliss. I saw this book at library but I hadnt picked it then. I recognised the authors name this time and decided to give the book a try.
Even though his journey is in search of the 'where they are happy and why', we get to preview his view on journalism, paradise.
Tsechu
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
23.1 point turn driving
Marian Keyes, narrates the chaos of endless fashion products arriving in her mail in the essay 'The nicest thing that ever happened to me' in the book Under the Duvet. One day the tap dries up.
In 'Given the boot', she puts her horror in words at the sight of mismatched boots in a very cinematic style.
Her experiences with not accomodating feng shui into her new house, becoming a gardener against her will, getting a drivers license and loads of practice before that are all very hilarious.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Memoirs of a Dutiful daughter
As a child she read stories by Madame de Segur, Zenaide Fleuriot,Charles Perault, Madame d Aulnoy, Canon Schmid, Topffer, Becassine, Francois Caradec, adventures of sapper camember, Sans Famille, Paul d Ivoi, Andre Laurie.
As a child she read stories by Madame de Segur, Zenaide Fleuriot,Charles Perault, Madame d Aulnoy, Canon Schmid, Topffer, Becassine, Francois Caradec, adventures of sapper camember, Sans Famille, Paul d Ivoi, Andre Laurie.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Selachology
Demon Fish will enlarge your shark knowledge from the 'Jaws'. It was amazing to know that sharks reproduce anywhere from 2 to 100 young. With reference to shark gods and the Lemebe legend, the author pulls the readers in to the book.
Shark virgin births add to the mystery of sharks.
Shivji moved from studying plants to sharks.
Ammer in Raja Ampat
Shark repellants to keep humans and sharks apart.
on NPR
Selachology
Shark virgin births add to the mystery of sharks.
Shivji moved from studying plants to sharks.
Ammer in Raja Ampat
Shark repellants to keep humans and sharks apart.
on NPR
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Another dream
What law is it
where you can not
put things back
into the package
they came from
My dresses wouldnt
fit into the baggage
When I go back to
retrieve my baggage
A session is on
in the room
I have to forget
about all the
stuff that I was
carrying.
where you can not
put things back
into the package
they came from
My dresses wouldnt
fit into the baggage
When I go back to
retrieve my baggage
A session is on
in the room
I have to forget
about all the
stuff that I was
carrying.
A dream
Under a low wooden deck
I lie watching the sky
filled with dark clouds to the
side of deck facing the ocean
As a ship passes by
I feel the water
undulating me
I lie watching the sky
filled with dark clouds to the
side of deck facing the ocean
As a ship passes by
I feel the water
undulating me
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Life in Abstract America
A Good American
The author is an immigrant to Missouri. There lies his main interest of the book. The book is narrated by James who ' was the only one who had nowhere but to look back'. He is the grandchild of the German immigrant couple who are fortunate to meet helpful people.
The narrator writes of an eventful life of his family, ancestors and the community. The book is interesting to read but not something that will leave an indelible impression on your mind. The first generation's struggle has the reader spell bound with how things are going to work out for them. I kept wondering how would Joseph's success story be. The book delivers with its unexpected twists and the narrator learning his own story while yarning out the rest of the town's. The story always stays within the town limits. The extremes are provided in the stories by making the families incomplete with either a father or mother sacrificed for the story. In every alternate chapter, theres a death.
With a lot of 'tiger mom' gusto to music, I expected something grand from the family members. 'A Good American' seemed a good context for the first generation's story to hinge on. For Joseph looked at America as a place where 'future was the only thing that mattered'.But the later on generations had too quotidian a life.
Author's interest in jazz music, playing sax and cooking/eating are all reflected in the book with a bar with live music turned to a restaurant back to bar.
4/5
Whats worthy of poetry?
Kaadedi kavitakanarham kukkapilla, sabbu billa, aggi pulla - Sri sri
This telugu line means that even a puppy, soap bar or a match stick are not incapable of being poetry subjects.
A note about the titles in the book. They are common places that you encounter in your life. The poet's palette is full of the most familiar and obvious elements like the restroom indispensables of soap and towel.
His
Of the canned goods and foodstuffs
Stacked in columns onto columns
Under columns pushed together
Into walls of shelves
Of aisles all celestially effacing
...
Of bodies that have picked
Packed unpacked and placed
in the poem `Supermarket' are reminiscent of the pepsi and cola cans which have been arranged in different colors to form human features.
His choice of words looms at you like the blocks in a tetris game. The reader is required to be on their toes.
His `Parkbench' poem is a juxtaposition of all things and events that happen in and around a park bench in the endless reel of time.
Even though the poet writes on everyday objects, he makes them interesting by discarding their static being and imbuing them with an organic quality. For example, in
`Stone Church'
Each stone is another
stones resistance
A note about the titles in the book. They are common places that you encounter in your life. The poet's palette is full of the most familiar and obvious elements like the restroom indispensables of soap and towel.
His
Of the canned goods and foodstuffs
Stacked in columns onto columns
Under columns pushed together
Into walls of shelves
Of aisles all celestially effacing
...
Of bodies that have picked
Packed unpacked and placed
in the poem `Supermarket' are reminiscent of the pepsi and cola cans which have been arranged in different colors to form human features.
His choice of words looms at you like the blocks in a tetris game. The reader is required to be on their toes.
His `Parkbench' poem is a juxtaposition of all things and events that happen in and around a park bench in the endless reel of time.
Even though the poet writes on everyday objects, he makes them interesting by discarding their static being and imbuing them with an organic quality. For example, in
`Stone Church'
Each stone is another
stones resistance
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Bell ringer
At Bashas, I saw a person ringing a bell. I didnt know that they represented salvation army.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
MapHead
Map watching, the author picked places which have similar outline.
Third culture kid
California map society
Travelers century club
Lilly Gaskin
National geographic bee
Sylvie and Bruno inspired Borge's story On exactitude in science
Degree confluence project
Collecting: An unruly passion
Antipode map
How to essays by Umberto Eco has On the Impossibility of Drawing a Map of the Empire on a Scale of 1 to 1.”, in the line of Carroll and Borge's work.
Map watching, the author picked places which have similar outline.
Third culture kid
California map society
Travelers century club
Lilly Gaskin
National geographic bee
Sylvie and Bruno inspired Borge's story On exactitude in science
Degree confluence project
Collecting: An unruly passion
Antipode map
How to essays by Umberto Eco has On the Impossibility of Drawing a Map of the Empire on a Scale of 1 to 1.”, in the line of Carroll and Borge's work.
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