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Living in the Past: November 2009
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Living in the Past. Sunday, November 8, 2009. Amazon Warriors in Vietnam! One of my favorite historical novels when growing up was James Clavell's Shogun. Of course, it was about a westerner's experience in feudal Japan and not from an Asian's viewpoint. Since then I can't think of another Asian-based historical novel that has caught my attention but after touring China and Vietnam I have run into several historical personalities who each deserve their own historical novel. Vietnam heros are not limited ...
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Living in the Past: Nagasaki and the Hope For Peace
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Living in the Past. Monday, October 19, 2009. Nagasaki and the Hope For Peace. This photo shows the Peace Statue centered over the dove fountain. This next photo revisits the statue of a mother with the dove of peace resting on her arm from which the blasted foundations radiate out. But Nagasaki is not just a solemn memorial, it's also a vital city with waterways and bridges, teeming with children at play with friends and families. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Nagasaki and the Hope For Peace.
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Living in the Past: December 2009
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Living in the Past. Monday, December 7, 2009. From Laser Shows to Prehistoric Monsters. I left off at. Hong Kong Harbor Light Show - click to view the whole panorama. The "dragonback" bridge in Sanya. Poster for Phoenix Island which is well into construction. The current state of construction. The characteristic eyes painted on the Hoi An boats. Bridge built by a Japanese merchant prince in Hoi An's waning days. A temple on every corner. The King Rama bridge over the Chao Praya River. Temple on Koh Samui.
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Living in the Past: August 2009
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Living in the Past. Sunday, August 30, 2009. Chess as Historical Fiction. There hasn't been as intelligent a set of lyrics (chock full of forward momentum) since Lerner and Lowe's Camelot. (Remember how Lerner rhymed Guenivere's "prefer go" with "ergo"? How about the embassy. Bureaucrat's lament from Chess when Sergievsky defects:. Far too many jokers cross the border. Not a single document in order. Russia must be empty. Though we're all for basic human rights it makes you wonder. Monday, August 10, 2009.
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Opalescent Essence: On Death and Cats (both the house and tiger varieties)
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Musings on reading and writing. Thursday, December 6, 2012. On Death and Cats (both the house and tiger varieties). The nice people at Floodwall Magazine. Have recently published my short story, "A Certain Way of Alone." Check it out, along with the awesome stories I'm honored to be published next to. You'll encounter existentialist cats (are there any other kind? Philandering photographers, a menacing bear, and other curious creatures. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Opalescent Essence: January 2012
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Musings on reading and writing. Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Post, my life has changed pretty radically recently! I am enthralled by my adorable baby girl, Aria. But even she can't keep me from reading. I've managed to read a few books so far, including the moving Truth and Beauty. Which I thought I had read already but apparently hadn't. Now I'm in the midst of 1Q84. Happily loaded on my new e-reader so I don't have to balance its bulk with a 2-month-old baby in the other arm), as well as Momma Zen. HISTO...
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Opalescent Essence: Quick update
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Musings on reading and writing. Monday, July 15, 2013. I've been spending a lot of time on other projects and so haven't blogged much. I'm shifting my book reviewing largely over to the Washington Independent Review of Books. For WIROB is of Matt Bell's In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods. Have a great summer, all! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). I enjoy writing and playing with imagination, so I use this as a testing ground for both. Contact me at carrie468 at yahoo .
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Opalescent Essence: Weave Magazine Issue 8 is available!
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Musings on reading and writing. Saturday, February 9, 2013. Weave Magazine Issue 8 is available! The beautiful eighth issue of Weave Magazine. Is now available for purchase! I have a short story included, and I'm honored to be in such good company. Thanks to the editors for all their hard work! Check it out here. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Weave Magazine Issue 8 is available! Gettysburg Review - Spring 2013. View my complete profile. Sites for writers and readers. Getting Past the Gatekeeper.
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