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James Baldwin -- Notes of a Native Son
Baldwin fights to exercise inner-demons such as racism and the "relationship" with his father. He soon understands his father and finds himself as a "transformed" person.
james baldwin notes of a native son • notes of a native son baldwin • james baldwin • notes of a native son • james baldwin essays
Baldwin fights to exercise inner-demons such as racism and the "relationship" with his father. He soon understands his father and finds himself as a "transformed" person.
james baldwin notes of a native son • notes of a native son baldwin • james baldwin • notes of a native son • james baldwin essays
Black Writer in Exile
"Richard Wright: The Life and Times" is a portrait of a groundbreaking writer, a complex man and a man in exile.
african • american • literature • writer • black
"Richard Wright: The Life and Times" is a portrait of a groundbreaking writer, a complex man and a man in exile.
african • american • literature • writer • black
Linus Pauling: Remembering Oregon's Native Son
When you hear the name, “Linus Pauling,” what do you think? Read about this Oregonian and his accomplishments as one of the most important scientists of the 20th Century.
linus pauling • oregon • science • microbiology • biotechnology
When you hear the name, “Linus Pauling,” what do you think? Read about this Oregonian and his accomplishments as one of the most important scientists of the 20th Century.
linus pauling • oregon • science • microbiology • biotechnology
Native Son
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
richard wright • native son • black boy • uncle tom's children • realism
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
richard wright • native son • black boy • uncle tom's children • realism
James Baldwin
Baldwin's essays give insights into the lives of African-Americans in post-World War II America.
james baldwin • langston hughes • richard wright • giovanni's room • native son
Baldwin's essays give insights into the lives of African-Americans in post-World War II America.
james baldwin • langston hughes • richard wright • giovanni's room • native son
Addison Road Interview
The depth and artfulness of Addison Road's "Some Kind of Spark" only made me want to know more about these Texas indie-rockers.
addison road • some kind of spark • jennie simmons • ryan simmons • christian indie rock
The depth and artfulness of Addison Road's "Some Kind of Spark" only made me want to know more about these Texas indie-rockers.
addison road • some kind of spark • jennie simmons • ryan simmons • christian indie rock
Livorno and Pisa: Millenium Series 14
Come with me to Tuscany,to The historic port of Livorno,with it's ancient walls, 2 forts, Museums and Galleries. Canals cross the landscapes as " Little Venice." as Livorno is affecionately called, is built on marshlands. Then it's off to Pisa, famous for it's Piazza del Duomo where the worlds most famous leaning bell tower resides. Besides the tower, there is the Cathedral, (Duomo) the Baptistery and the Composanto and a " Field of Miracles.There is also her most famous native son, Galileo. Pisa also is also a city of museums and art galleries, as she has priceless art collections, Besides Michelangelo and Da Vinci, Tuscany has Pinoccio as a favorite son,(Florentine) just as Gepeto made him, (not the Disney version) This time my article has my usual plethora of photos and a link to a great selection of traditional Tuscan and Florentine recipes. Please feel free to start a discussion and or make comments. I love to hear from you. ME
tuscany • livorno • pisa • the leaning tower of pisa • the baptistery
Come with me to Tuscany,to The historic port of Livorno,with it's ancient walls, 2 forts, Museums and Galleries. Canals cross the landscapes as " Little Venice." as Livorno is affecionately called, is built on marshlands. Then it's off to Pisa, famous for it's Piazza del Duomo where the worlds most famous leaning bell tower resides. Besides the tower, there is the Cathedral, (Duomo) the Baptistery and the Composanto and a " Field of Miracles.There is also her most famous native son, Galileo. Pisa also is also a city of museums and art galleries, as she has priceless art collections, Besides Michelangelo and Da Vinci, Tuscany has Pinoccio as a favorite son,(Florentine) just as Gepeto made him, (not the Disney version) This time my article has my usual plethora of photos and a link to a great selection of traditional Tuscan and Florentine recipes. Please feel free to start a discussion and or make comments. I love to hear from you. ME
tuscany • livorno • pisa • the leaning tower of pisa • the baptistery
Richard Wright
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
Local California Historic Landmarks and Markers
California's cities and counties designated historic landmarks by the hundred. What they miss is picked up by private organizations in an incredible historical richesse.
california local landmarks • california city landmarks • california historical markers • california landmarks • california history
California's cities and counties designated historic landmarks by the hundred. What they miss is picked up by private organizations in an incredible historical richesse.
california local landmarks • california city landmarks • california historical markers • california landmarks • california history
OPRAH WINFREY
Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. When she entered the world, Oprah already faced overwhelming obstacles. She was born out of wedlock, black and poor.
oprah • biography • biographies • mary m alward • alward
Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. When she entered the world, Oprah already faced overwhelming obstacles. She was born out of wedlock, black and poor.
oprah • biography • biographies • mary m alward • alward
Banned Books Week: Radcliff List
Out of the Top 100 books of the 20th Century as listed by the Radcliff Publishing Course, 42 are or have been on the banned or challenged book list.
radcliffe banned books list • banned books week • burgess • salinger • twain
Out of the Top 100 books of the 20th Century as listed by the Radcliff Publishing Course, 42 are or have been on the banned or challenged book list.
radcliffe banned books list • banned books week • burgess • salinger • twain
Erasure: A Novel
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erasure • percival everett • black writer • satire • parody
In <i>"Erasure"</i> Thelonious Monk Ellison, a college professor and writer of obscure, hard to read books that just don't fit what the public expects from a BLACK writer.
erasure • percival everett • black writer • satire • parody
Frontier Doctor
Rex Allen had a long and distinguished career in TV and movies. Primarily known for his B Western films from Republic, his star rose high in the western radar. Born a few years earlier, his career would have taken a different path.
rex allen • republic pictures • william witney • roy rogers • koko
Rex Allen had a long and distinguished career in TV and movies. Primarily known for his B Western films from Republic, his star rose high in the western radar. Born a few years earlier, his career would have taken a different path.
rex allen • republic pictures • william witney • roy rogers • koko
Have Your Seniors Read These???
Although many seniors believe that they are ready for the college level English and literature courses, many professors have literary works with which they expect incoming freshmen to be acquainted with but that have not been taught in high school. Here is one list.
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Although many seniors believe that they are ready for the college level English and literature courses, many professors have literary works with which they expect incoming freshmen to be acquainted with but that have not been taught in high school. Here is one list.
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International Falls MN Travel
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international falls minnesota • voyageurs national park • minnesota travel • kettle falls motel • rainy river
International Falls, Minnesota is the gateway to Voyageurs State Park and the home of stunning northern beauty. Here's what to do when you travel to I-Falls.
international falls minnesota • voyageurs national park • minnesota travel • kettle falls motel • rainy river
Michael Jackson Memorial Service in Gary
While many were gathering today at the Staples Center to celebrate the life of pop icon Michael Jackson, plans were underway for a similar event in his hometown of Gary.
michael jackson memorial service • michael jackson and gary indiana • 2300 jackson street • michael jacksons boyhood home • tribute to michael jackson
While many were gathering today at the Staples Center to celebrate the life of pop icon Michael Jackson, plans were underway for a similar event in his hometown of Gary.
michael jackson memorial service • michael jackson and gary indiana • 2300 jackson street • michael jacksons boyhood home • tribute to michael jackson
Minority Authors Banned Books List
Over the years books wirtten by minority authors have repeatedly fallen under the axe. Here is a compilation of the most banned books by minority authors for 1999-2000
banned books week • maya angelou • toni morrison • african american authors • banned african american authors
Over the years books wirtten by minority authors have repeatedly fallen under the axe. Here is a compilation of the most banned books by minority authors for 1999-2000
banned books week • maya angelou • toni morrison • african american authors • banned african american authors
Zaragoza Art and Culture: Art Meccas
Since the early 1980s, the city of Zaragoza has worked hard to create an art center worthy of the world's attention.
goya • zaragoza • spanish art • museo de zaragoza • pablo serrano
Since the early 1980s, the city of Zaragoza has worked hard to create an art center worthy of the world's attention.
goya • zaragoza • spanish art • museo de zaragoza • pablo serrano
Aaron Copland's El Salón México
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Still fresh after 70 years, Aaron Copland's first brush with Latin music had a long gestation period.
aaron copland • aaron copland el salon mexico • aaron copland latin music • aaron copland latin influence • aaron copland mexico
Acadiana's K-Town
The self-proclaimed "most Cajun place on Earth" is the small town of Kaplan in southwest Louisiana, where French heritage is celebrated on Bastille Day.
cajun • louisiana • acadiana • vermilion parish • kaplan
The self-proclaimed "most Cajun place on Earth" is the small town of Kaplan in southwest Louisiana, where French heritage is celebrated on Bastille Day.
cajun • louisiana • acadiana • vermilion parish • kaplan
Activist for African American Literature
I am not an activist but if I had to choose, one agenda to champion my choice would be reading African American literature and Poetry.
african americans • african american literature • african american poetry • william raspberry • rita dove
I am not an activist but if I had to choose, one agenda to champion my choice would be reading African American literature and Poetry.
african americans • african american literature • african american poetry • william raspberry • rita dove
Artist Guido Reni
Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect.
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Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect.
guido reni • raphael • italian painters • lodovico carracci • annibale carracci
Author Snapshot: Poe, Edgar A
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Edgar Allan Poe
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A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Edgar Allan Poe
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Backstage Pass to the Home of Golf
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home of golf • see st. andrews • old course • the old grey town • r&a
Few people outside St. Andrews have held a conversation with an Old Course caddy, heard golf stories from local B&B owners, or seen the course and town in the snow.
home of golf • see st. andrews • old course • the old grey town • r&a
Bergen is the Key to Seeing the Best of Norway
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bergen • norway • troldhaugen • bryggen • unesco world heritage site
With history, culture and easy access to the natural world, Norway's second largest city is the ideal starting point for exploring this remarkable country in any season.
bergen • norway • troldhaugen • bryggen • unesco world heritage site
Central Coast Zinfandel Focusses on Style
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zinfandel • norman vineyards • nadeau • nadeau family • saucelito canyon
Boutique Central Coast winerys offer new, powerful Zinfandels.
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Classic Authors: James Baldwin
A brief biography of James Baldwin, American author.
james baldwin • harlem • civil rights movement • <i>go tell it on the mountain</i> • african american literature
A brief biography of James Baldwin, American author.
james baldwin • harlem • civil rights movement • <i>go tell it on the mountain</i> • african american literature
Dallas Cowboys on HBO; Tony Romo Dates Destiny
The shakers at HBO must've salivated. Picking the Dallas Cowboys for the 2008 "Hard Knocks" series was a no-brainer. They're compelling but combustible.
2008 dallas cowboys • quarterback tony romo • receiver terrell owens • running back marion barber • super bowl contenders
The shakers at HBO must've salivated. Picking the Dallas Cowboys for the 2008 "Hard Knocks" series was a no-brainer. They're compelling but combustible.
2008 dallas cowboys • quarterback tony romo • receiver terrell owens • running back marion barber • super bowl contenders
Fun Things To Do in Wilmington NC
From pirates to Red Coats and from the Cape Fear River to the beach, there's much to see and do in the Port City.
fun things to do • family activities • attractions • battleship • vacation
From pirates to Red Coats and from the Cape Fear River to the beach, there's much to see and do in the Port City.
fun things to do • family activities • attractions • battleship • vacation
James Baldwin Brief Biography
Brief profile of the life and works of American writer James Baldwin, famous for Go Tell It on the Mountain, his first novel.
james baldwin brief biography • american writer james baldwin • books by james baldwin • baldwin go tell it on the mountain • baldwin in paris
Brief profile of the life and works of American writer James Baldwin, famous for Go Tell It on the Mountain, his first novel.
james baldwin brief biography • american writer james baldwin • books by james baldwin • baldwin go tell it on the mountain • baldwin in paris
Jean-Etienne Liotard
Relatively little known, this Swiss artist, writer and collector, was also widely travelled because his huge talent as a portraitist was in high demand and made him rich.
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Relatively little known, this Swiss artist, writer and collector, was also widely travelled because his huge talent as a portraitist was in high demand and made him rich.
pastelists • art of pastel drawing • turqueries • liotard • famous swiss artists
Kentucky's Bobbie Ann Mason Looks At Life
Reviews of new books include Bobbie Ann Mason's memoir of growing up in Kentucky, a pleasing oral history from residents of New York City, and a new biography of Abraham Lincoln.
bobbie ann mason • abraham lincoln • new york city • psychology • therapy
Reviews of new books include Bobbie Ann Mason's memoir of growing up in Kentucky, a pleasing oral history from residents of New York City, and a new biography of Abraham Lincoln.
bobbie ann mason • abraham lincoln • new york city • psychology • therapy
Kingman, Arizona Hotels and Motels
It's a fair drive to visit Grand Canyon West from Flagstaff or Las Vegas. Kingman, AZ and nearby towns have a range of hotels and motels with easy access to the Skywalk.
kingman arizona hotels • kingman az motels • grand canyon skywalk • sky walk • grand canyon west
It's a fair drive to visit Grand Canyon West from Flagstaff or Las Vegas. Kingman, AZ and nearby towns have a range of hotels and motels with easy access to the Skywalk.
kingman arizona hotels • kingman az motels • grand canyon skywalk • sky walk • grand canyon west
Life of Will Rogers, America's Favorite Son
Born near Claremore Oklahoma, Will Rogers' quotes, rope tricks and radio broadcasts led him to become one of the era's most popular movie stars and political pundits.
life of will rogers • oklahoma humorist • claremore oklahoma • will rogers memorial museum • will rogers quotes
Born near Claremore Oklahoma, Will Rogers' quotes, rope tricks and radio broadcasts led him to become one of the era's most popular movie stars and political pundits.
life of will rogers • oklahoma humorist • claremore oklahoma • will rogers memorial museum • will rogers quotes
Literary . . . Your Hometown
Discovering the literary roots of your hometown.
literary tours • literary landmarks • literary sites • historic authors'homes
Discovering the literary roots of your hometown.
literary tours • literary landmarks • literary sites • historic authors'homes
M's View of "The Invisible Man" Part Two of Two
A first-person response to Ralph Ellison's modern American classic. The first part of this essay recounts my initial impressions of "The Invisible Man, while the second part seeks to address the book's lasting significance in American literature and history.
american literature • ralph ellison • civil rights • invisible man • afro-americans
A first-person response to Ralph Ellison's modern American classic. The first part of this essay recounts my initial impressions of "The Invisible Man, while the second part seeks to address the book's lasting significance in American literature and history.
american literature • ralph ellison • civil rights • invisible man • afro-americans
Padua’s Basilica of St. Anthony
The Romanesque Basilica di Sant'Antonio, built to enshrine St. Anthony's relics, is one of Europe's major pilgrimage sites, decorated by works of Donatello and Titian.
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The Romanesque Basilica di Sant'Antonio, built to enshrine St. Anthony's relics, is one of Europe's major pilgrimage sites, decorated by works of Donatello and Titian.
padua basilica st. anthony • visit northern italy must-see sights • romanesque basilica di sant'antonio • enshrine saint’s relics • europe's major pilgrimage sites
Review of Mystery, Alaska on DVD
Featuring a great ensemble cast, a solid script, and a pre-stardom Russell Crowe on ice hockey skates, the movie, Mystery, Alaska, deserves cheers from start to finish.
russell crowe • alaska • adult comedy • small town • ice hockey
Featuring a great ensemble cast, a solid script, and a pre-stardom Russell Crowe on ice hockey skates, the movie, Mystery, Alaska, deserves cheers from start to finish.
russell crowe • alaska • adult comedy • small town • ice hockey
Richard Wright's Five Haikus
Noted primarily for his novels, Richard Wright also did some dabbling in poetry. He seemed especially drawn to haiku.
richard wright • five haikus • seasons and sorrow • japanese traditional form • seventeen syllables
Noted primarily for his novels, Richard Wright also did some dabbling in poetry. He seemed especially drawn to haiku.
richard wright • five haikus • seasons and sorrow • japanese traditional form • seventeen syllables
Sacramento's Rise to an Urban Metropolis
In 2002, Time Magazine dubbed Sacramento as America's most integrated city. In part, this is what gives Sacramento its personality.
sacramento • sacramento river • old sacramento • central valley • sacramento valley
In 2002, Time Magazine dubbed Sacramento as America's most integrated city. In part, this is what gives Sacramento its personality.
sacramento • sacramento river • old sacramento • central valley • sacramento valley
Stratford on Avon -The Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company continues to perform Shakespeare's plays more than four hundred since the bard was born.
william shakespeare • stratford-upon-avon • royal shakespeare company • david garrick • shakespeare jubilee
The Royal Shakespeare Company continues to perform Shakespeare's plays more than four hundred since the bard was born.
william shakespeare • stratford-upon-avon • royal shakespeare company • david garrick • shakespeare jubilee
Top Tourist Sites in Auckland
Rated among the world's top cities of the world for its lifestyle, cosmopolitan Auckland houses a third of New Zealand's population
auckland • skytower • auckland museum • rangitoto • waiheke
Rated among the world's top cities of the world for its lifestyle, cosmopolitan Auckland houses a third of New Zealand's population
auckland • skytower • auckland museum • rangitoto • waiheke
Two Must-See Milan Churches
Sant' Ambrogio is a history of architecture, dating back to the 4th century, and Santa Maria della Grazie guards one of the greatest masterpieces of western art.
must-see milan churches • relics st. ambrose • da vinci's the last supper • sant' ambrogio architecture 4th century • santa maria della grazie greatest masterpiece west
Sant' Ambrogio is a history of architecture, dating back to the 4th century, and Santa Maria della Grazie guards one of the greatest masterpieces of western art.
must-see milan churches • relics st. ambrose • da vinci's the last supper • sant' ambrogio architecture 4th century • santa maria della grazie greatest masterpiece west
US Photographer Philander Barclay
Photographer and unofficial historian Barclay took over 1,000 pictures of Oak Park during the early 20th century, leaving behind a treasured legacy.
philander barclay • oak park • illinois • frank lloyd wright • ernest hemingway
Photographer and unofficial historian Barclay took over 1,000 pictures of Oak Park during the early 20th century, leaving behind a treasured legacy.
philander barclay • oak park • illinois • frank lloyd wright • ernest hemingway
What is Creative Non-Fiction Writing?
Creative Non-Fiction writing attracts grants, prizes and writing fellowships. There are writing competitions for the genre, but what type of writing is it?
creative non-fiction writing • starting to write • beginning to write • literary journalism • literary non-fiction
Creative Non-Fiction writing attracts grants, prizes and writing fellowships. There are writing competitions for the genre, but what type of writing is it?
creative non-fiction writing • starting to write • beginning to write • literary journalism • literary non-fiction
Zaragoza and the Aragon
The Aragón region of Spain is a Mecca for outdoor adventures, while its capital city of Zaragoza is a bustling urban setting with a legendary Virgin Mary sighting.
aragon • zaragoza • northern spain • zaragoza and the aragon • aragon with kids
The Aragón region of Spain is a Mecca for outdoor adventures, while its capital city of Zaragoza is a bustling urban setting with a legendary Virgin Mary sighting.
aragon • zaragoza • northern spain • zaragoza and the aragon • aragon with kids
A Great Thing Has Happened
Len Potechin of Ottawa is threatening to sue Alexei Yashin if he breaches his contract. YES!!!!
nhl • national • hockey • league • breach of contract
Len Potechin of Ottawa is threatening to sue Alexei Yashin if he breaches his contract. YES!!!!
nhl • national • hockey • league • breach of contract
Christmas in New England: The Real Story
Join me for a look a surprising look at the evolution of Christmas observances from Colonial New England through the 19th century.
christmas • new england • new hampshire • portsmouth • boston
Join me for a look a surprising look at the evolution of Christmas observances from Colonial New England through the 19th century.
christmas • new england • new hampshire • portsmouth • boston
Cobb's Gold
Relaxed after my stroll through historic downtown Macon, I entered the theater and settled back to be entertained by a man who knows the streets of downtown Macon personally, musician/storyteller/writer, David Clark.
macon • david clark • general cobb • golden bough vintage books
Relaxed after my stroll through historic downtown Macon, I entered the theater and settled back to be entertained by a man who knows the streets of downtown Macon personally, musician/storyteller/writer, David Clark.
macon • david clark • general cobb • golden bough vintage books
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