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Book reviews and recommendations. Literary (and not) opinions, commentaries, and shameless favoritism. Other reading-related miscellany.
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The story of Çoise —or— What’s in a name?
August 1, 2020/by adminxElizabeth Gilbert Makes Big Magic
I'd scrolled past Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear…
November 12, 2015/by adminxAre You Ok? Breathing Underwater for Beginners
After one too many free margaritas, Kris convinced me to take the beginner’s SCUBA course offered by the resort. Certified years before, she’s a dive fanatic. “You’ll never forget it.” She promised as she sipped, raising her eyebrows meaningfully over the salty rim.
She’s right. I won’t forget it. Mostly because, as much as I adore the sea, I only trust it as far as I can touch. I am terrified of deep water.
November 7, 2015/by adminxShe’s right. I won’t forget it. Mostly because, as much as I adore the sea, I only trust it as far as I can touch. I am terrified of deep water.
The Tuesday Market — a photo essay
August 2, 2011/by adminxCrazy Day in San Miguel
At 5:54 am on the second Saturday in June, I am catapulted…
July 11, 2009/by adminxThe Joy of Text: Reading as Recreation
Like any good literary text, the word recreation can have many…
June 30, 2009/by adminx