A writer’s duty is twofold: “the refusal to lie about what one knows and the resistance against oppression.” Albert Camus, his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, 1957. Continue reading “A Writer’s Duty”
A Writer’s Duty
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What is Rome?
On a rainy day in Portland it is good to take a mental break and visit my “friend” Anthony Doerr.
The passage “What is Rome?” below is from Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr.
I read a few pages of his book every few days. It is like sitting down with a friend.
I am learning a lot from his experiences living in Rome with his wife and twins.
This was a book club selection for my Italian Book Club.* Some loved this book. Some found it boring.
Read reviews at Four Seasons in Rome….
“What is Rome? …
“It’s like America before coffee was “to go”, when a playground was a patch of gravel, some cigarette butts, and an uninspected swing set; when everybody smoked, when businesses in your neighborhood were owned by people in your neighborhood; when children still stood on the front seats of moving cars and spread their fingers scross the dash.
“It’s a health-care service that ensures assistance to both Italians and foreigners in…
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Thoughts…
Tragedy and I are old friends.
I have dealt with tragedy before.
This is what I know.
It is hard everytime.
The road may be different but pain always shows its face.
People can be wonderful.
People can be cruel.
People can be clueless. Continue reading “Thoughts…”
Silly Woman Crying
Ambushed walking down the street.
Minding my own business.
Nothing in particular on my mind.
Then I saw this beautiful car.
I had to stop and look.
Saint Honore Boulangerie
Sunshine in Portland…perfect for enjoying a coffee and croissant at Saint Honore!
Saint Honore Boulangerie is one of my favorite places to meet friends, to relax in the sun, to escape the rain, to slow down and enjoy life.
The food, from pastries to entrées, is always excellent. The service and the ambiance are delightful.
For a short while I feel as though I am in France. Often, I hear French being spoken by other patrons.
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A Judgement in Stone
Forget my well-laid plans.
Ignore reminders from my Google calendar.
Eat hastily prepared meals.
Respond quickly and tersely to texts and phone calls.
I can’t tear myself away from this book!
Living Today
Early morning thoughts as I look across the harbor in Victoria, BC. as the sun comes up.
It is a beautiful scene. It is wonderful to be alive. Continue reading “Living Today”
Bye Bye Summer
September 1.
The end of summer.
The true beginning of the new year in some respects. Continue reading “Bye Bye Summer”
The Sun Rises
An early morning walk…
The perfect start to my day.
Just my dog and me.
Quiet and cool along the water.
Oyatsupan Bakers
I am in love with this Japanese bakery!
The baked goods are different and delicious.
I feel as though I am in Japan without having endured a long airplane flight! Continue reading “Oyatsupan Bakers”
