The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison – Book review and images to explore
Meet Claudia and Frieda, two sisters who desperately prayed for an unwanted, unborn babe to live; “so deeply concerned were we with the health and safe delivery of Pecola’s baby we could think of nothing but our own magic: if we planted the seeds, and said the right words over them, they would blossom, and everything would be all right. Continue reading The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison – Book review and images to explore
Decorate your own soul
The Netherlands – beyond Amsterdam and weed
I have discovered this country around three years ago. I was never really bothered with going there, since I thought that it was like any other European country. But then I met two Dutchies, and decided to give them a … Continue reading The Netherlands – beyond Amsterdam and weed
Fate, something we create or both?
Book review: Life of Pi, a visual representation (part 2 of 2)
“The ship sank. It made a sound like a monstrous metallic burp.” His sojourn on the Pacific Ocean is one terrific roller coaster ride, punctuated by moments of profound insights and “beautiful starry nights, where with just two colours and the simplest of styles nature draws the grandest of pictures”. Continue reading Book review: Life of Pi, a visual representation (part 2 of 2)
Beatrix Potter
Once upon a time, there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter. These ‘first few words’ written by Beatrix Potter many years ago, opened the door to a wonderful imaginary world for children all … Continue reading Beatrix Potter
The wander of getting lost
There are two types of travellers. The one who plans everything out, does research before going to the place, plans all the stops, looks up all the good restaurants and bars, and marks every little bit on a document and … Continue reading The wander of getting lost
Book review: Thoughts and more on Life of Pi (part 1 of 2)
A wonderful story “that will make you believe in God”… whether Martel fulfils this claim or not is another story … but with a bit of imagination, unity can be visualised, and from an abstract concept it can become a reality 🙂 Continue reading Book review: Thoughts and more on Life of Pi (part 1 of 2)
