Tag Archives: Books
Doubt and Immobility
“To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation.” From the novel, Life of Pi. A terrific read, and an interesting quote to consider.
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“If It Moves to Music, I’m in Love”
“Theoretically, I am ready to go to anything– once. If it moves, I’m interested; if it moves to music, I’m in love.” -Arlene Croce Continue reading
Judging a Book by the Cover
“Where the Wild Things Are,” the lovely children’s book written by Maurice Sendak, is being adapted into a movie thanks to Spike Jonze Continue reading
Junior Year of College: Part II
The second half of my junior year of college begins today at noon. Let us take a moment to pray to the grade gods that this year does not end in my ruin. [Insert reverent pause here.] Continue reading
A Taste of Jen: “It’s a Jungle Out There”
Amanda Marcotte, a writer-blogger best known for her feminism and political activism, visited St. Edward’s University tonight to read excerpts from her new book It’s a Jungle Out There: The Feminist Survival Guide to Politically Inhospitable Environments. Continue reading
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“It Was a Picture of Language”
“The diagram was the bridge between a dog and the description of a dog. It was a bit like art, a bit like mathematics. It was much more than words uttered, or words written on a piece of paper: it was a picture of language.” Continue reading
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Homework before First Official Post
Yes, this blog gives you homework–but of the fun variety. Continue reading
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Life and Blogging
My life has been getting in the way of blogging lately; for that, I apologize. Continue reading →
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