In case you’ve not heard about the libraries devastated by Hurricane Irene, here’s a post from Kate Messner with info about how to help. (Update: this blog post has more, and possibly more complete, information!) Also, do you have a teeny tiny library in your town? (Thanks, R, for the link.) In other news, I… Read more »
Bollywood
Home Is Where the Ax Murderers Aren’t
I’ve been home for a couple weeks now, but I’m only just starting to get on top of the accumulated mail, laundry, grocery shopping, etc. The more important things, however, are completely under control. For example, one of my orchids is about to blossom, and I moved my ginormous (easily 6 feet tall, probably 4… Read more »
Lost in Translation
It’s funny how you can speak the same language as someone, yet still have no idea what they’re talking about. I followed a link to a very short English-language article on the Indian movie website Filmi Tadka because the headline interested me: “Shahrukh Khan – Don’t Mix Religion with Politics.” Reading the article, I learned… Read more »
Friday Randutiae
It has been brought to my attention that I’m working too much. Thank goodness for the people in my life who point out to me, now and then, that I have the tendency to work too much. This blog is not work. It’s fun, it clears out my head. So… here comes some randutiae! I… Read more »
“There are shortcuts to happiness…
… and dancing is one of them.” – Vicki Baum Here’s a writing tip: dance. If you’re writing and you get stuck, or you’re tired but don’t want to stop quite yet, or your head is spinning, or it’s just time for a break — if you’re able, and in whatever way you’re able, dance…. Read more »
The Blog: Bollywood Edition
And now I would like to offer a few more movie recommendations for the uninitiated, from the only-recently initiated. I’ve never been one for plot summary. Instead, I’ll tell you a snippet about what struck me, while also trying to convey a little something about why Bollywood has captured my heart. (BTW — if you’re… Read more »
