http://webworld.unesco.org/goree/
(photo courtesy of yosoyjolito, Flickr photos)
Definitely a more sobering place to visit, but my Senegalese friend tells me that the beaches in the area are amazing, and that there are many treasures in Senegal to enjoy. I hope to do just that (learn and enjoy and explore) within the coming year.
(photo thanks to Jon Baker, [...]
(photo thanks to Flickr’s Pi productions)
If you are reading this blog and you’ve ever attended the Menton Lemon Festival in Menton, France, please reply and tell us a detail or two! (en francais ou en anglais). I hope to see it someday. The photo above shows a sculpture created from CITRUS fruit!! I love it!
http://www.feteducitron.com/menton-french-riviera-lemon-festival-uk.html
http://www.menton.com/uk/lemons/index.htm
Sounds [...]
Quote: “People live their own way, and to a certain extent I almost believe they may die their own way…”
(the voice of ”Miss Adele” in Eudora Welty’s story, The Optimist’s Daughter.”
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Bleahhhh! My morning did not begin so positively…
I have a habit to confess — I frequently use tiny dabs of toothpaste on the tip of my tongue as a ‘breath freshener’ (I even carry those little purse-sized tubes in my purse for just this purpose).
Recently, I’ve been plagued with a few itchy bites and have [...]
“It is better to nurture a society that believes in all and that each can be the best irrespective of challenges and difficulties.” ~ Ochieng M. Khairalla; Nairobi, Kenya
[photo credits/thanks to Cayusa, Bart -- Flickr photos]
Quotes are a powerful influence in my life. The above quote, shared with permission of a newfound “virtual” friend, [...]
I participate on several listservs, finding the interactions very rewarding personally and professionally.
One of these listservs is facilitated by David J. Rosen, a man for whom I have great respect and admiration. It is the National Institute for Literacy’s Workplace Literacy mailing list.
Information about the list:
Workplace@nifl.gov
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Recently, [...]
haiku, anyone? Please visit my new wikispace: http://haiku-technology.wikispaces.com/where I’ve posted this:
I like to follow these basics of haiku:
three lines
first line = five syllables
second line = seven syllables
third line = five syllables
should not rhyme
should contain a metaphor (or more)
should relate to nature in some way
So — this wikispace is an invitation to haiku with a technology [...]
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