Monthly Archives: June 2010
A simple declarative sentence
by mrs. sabraw On the first day of my grammar class this summer, twelve young people—ages 12-14—entered the room with the combined energy of twelve dead sloths. I told them a story about the Nerdy 7th Grade Girl whose teacher, … Continue reading
Pierre and Henri
by cheri block Audrieu, France May, 2010. Inner dialogue translated to English Henri: Another silly American tourist, bringing us a sweet in exchange for a photo. Pierre: Ahh, Henri, you take up arms too quickly. Enjoy the sugar. Henri: I … Continue reading
Michael Chabon’s Secret
by cheri block Terry Gross of NPR interviewed writer Michael Chabon this past spring and in the course of the hour, Chabon made a statement that caused me pause. “The best writers make me feel as if they are writing … Continue reading
Walk with me up the Acropolis, OK?
by cheri block Cloudy with rain made our hike up the Acropolis pleasant and somewhat private, considering the number of tourists in town. The contrast between old and new Athens, as in Rome, forces the viewer to consider time and … Continue reading
Juicyfruit?
by cheri block I’ve had it with my dog. And she knows it. The problems started at the creek, a small and lovely meandering stream that descends from the upper hills and drops onto our property on its merry way … Continue reading
The Wedding Feast at Cana
by cheri block I turned back, once more, to view Veronese’s enormous painting entitled The Wedding Feast at Cana, created in 1563. Of all of the works I saw in a short 5-hour period at the Louvre—including the Mona Lisa … Continue reading
Where Do Writers Write?
by cheri block Having breakfast on my last day in Athens, I sat alone with my little notebook and tried my best to capture an image of Athens in words. Those of us who write often, grapple with words and … Continue reading
Judge Blahopoulous’s Big Fat Greek Haircut
by cheri block On our first day in Athens, before the seminar began about the Greek general, playboy, and orator, Alcibiades, Judge Blah and I set out to explore the old part of Athens. Out of the hotel by 10:30 … Continue reading
A few snapshots, a few thoughts, Normandy 2010
by cheri block I had hoped to chronicle my thoughts and feelings while in Paris and Normandy, just like a splendid journalist. Instead, I studied my French language book before entering at least four pharmacies in France and had amusing … Continue reading
