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In Love with Neruda

Some books allow me to time travel back to when I first read them. Such is the case with the ‘100 Love Sonnets’ of Pablo Neruda.

I bought a used copy of Neil Gaiman’s ‘Make Good Art’ Speech book which is the speech that the bestselling author gave as the commencement address at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. He told the newly minted painters, musicians, writers, and general dreamers to break rules, think outside that imagined box, but mostly he encouragedContinue reading “Make Good Art”

Are There Good Conflicts?

CONFLICT. It’s not a good thing, right? Defined as a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one or even a prolonged armed struggle involving many people. We all have them when we experience a clash of opposing wishes or needs. I also remember in English class studying the plot diagram for literature and theContinue reading “Are There Good Conflicts?”

Valentine

“I could love you violently, if I let myself.” – Sylvia Plath quoting an acquaintance in The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath What I am listening to on my Valentine’s Day afternoon walk.

Are You There God? It’s Me, Pamela

I read Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret at just the right time for me. 7th grade. 12 years old and questioning many things. It is labeled as a young adult novel and a coming-of-age story. I remember the story but I might just reread it. I’m sure I can read itContinue reading “Are You There God? It’s Me, Pamela”