Archive for January, 2010
Creativity in Education (TED) Sir Ken Robinson
Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson makes a case for creating an education system that nurtures creativity.
“Leaden Skies,” continues Ann Parker’s Silver Rush Mystery Series
Ann Parker’spresents us with a third novel in her Silver Rush Mystery Series. “Leaden Skies” follows “Silver Lies” and “Iron Ties.” Nice touch how the last word of each title rhymes, no? This one is once again masterfully entertaining with underlying themes of changing women’s roles and the settling of the West. This intense story [...]
Poetry: “On Wings of Gentle Power,” by Barry D. Yelton
Barry Yelton , a native North Carolinian writer, has done it again in his latest poetry book “On Wings of Gentle Power.” Reflective of Yelton’s rural roots these poems impart a sense of place and connection to land, sky, and water. Al Past’s photography combines with Yelton’s words to create a layered duet. Yelton and [...]
Prince of Poets: Arab Reality Show
Hail, Poets! While we spend our time watching various wana-be-a star-competitions in dance, and song the Arab world has its own TV competition shows for poets! The Million’s Poet is one of the most popular TV shows in the Middle East where poets, male and female, poor Bedouin or university scholar, read their elegant, emotionally [...]
Brazilian Music in St. Louis
Moacyr Marchini is one busy musician playing Brazilian music in both Chicago and St. Louis. My neighbor Craig Myers introduced me to Choro music (lament) this week, and I became an instant fan at Côco Louco Brasil’s one year anniversary. I’ve eaten the exquisite cuisine of executive Chef Jorge Carvalho as he brings the flavor [...]
“Wife of the Gods,” a Ghanaian Mystery
Kwei Quartye’s “Wife of the Gods: An inspector Darko Dawson Mystery” further expands the mystery genre on Africa soil…just as Alexander McCall Smith’s “Number 1 Ladies Detective Society” did. Only this one is written by a Ghanaian about Ghana.
Trimble’s “Tenderfoot”…new release
Mary E. Trimble’s new book “Tenderfoot” is out! Mary is the author of “Rosemount” and “McClellan’s Bluff.” “Tenderfoot” is available on-line through publisher Treble Heart Books. Personalized copies may be ordered from Mary Trimble Books. Price: $13.50 ISBN 978-1-936127-09-2
Silton Mosaic Classes
See Karen Silton’s new Winter 2010 mosaic classes schedule on her website.
The Critique Waltz
Ever been in a critique group? Want to know how to make the most out of it when your work is being critiqued? Read the January post for our Creative Catalyst column. “The Critique Waltz” on Story Circle Network’s blog Telling Her Stories. Written by Janet Riehl of St. Louis and Stephanie Farrow of Albuquerque
Remembering Mother on Her Birthday
Today, had my mother lived past May 2006, she would have been 94 years old, the same age as my father is now. She taught both inside and outside the classroom. This December 2007 post from the Riehlife archives shares her teaching philosophy.
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