http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/20/world/americas/20burro.html
A bookmobile on a burro!
The above article and the following links to YouTube videos are worth a few moments of your time if you want to learn about a very generous and determined man, Luis Soriano. This is a heartwarming and mind-inspiring story!
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way… Luis Soriano… and a [...]
Hello to all readers.
Well, this morning I’m experiencing an odd clash of emotions. I’ve been using WiZiQ (http://wiziq.com) for some months now, with as many students and friends as I’ve been able to convince to try it.
I have scheduled sporadic chats on WiZiQ and invited many prior students, colleagues, others to join me to ‘play’ [...]
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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Hello world!
Today I decided upon the next two stories I will retell for the TV show I produce on Public Access Television,
Tales from Around the World.
Two delightful books: A Ride On the Red Mare’s Back [a story originally from Sweden] (written by Ursula K Le Guin and paintings by Julie Downing) –
and also
Tukama Tootles the [...]
I’m thoroughly enjoying the first 60+ pages of this book (picked it up this week at the SPCA Rummage Sale store for $1): Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China, by Jung Chang.
Books that offer insights into other cultures and day-to-day lives (past and present) are a favorite read of mine. This fascinating book is described [...]
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