Archive for April, 2011
Our history in song: “The Mississippi Flood,” by Vernon Dalhart, 1927
Read related posts on Mississippi Floods written by Erwin A. Thompson. In this season of floods and tornadoes, our hearts go out to those who have suffered such terrible damages and even lost their lives. At Evergreen Heights we are safe, but all anxiously watch as the waters of the Mississippi crest this weekend. My [...]
Anais Nin book inscribed by Rupert Pole returned to owner after decades.
This is the story of the power of connection. Perhaps coincidences are are incidents that coincide. Shelly Raber wrote to ask if I could connect her to Maryanne Rafael. She had a book titled “Linotte: The Early Diary Diary of Anais Nin 1914-1920″. There was an inscription written in red marker that read: “For Maryanne, [...]
“Finding My Japanese Roots Abroad,” by Lisa Shoreland
Lisa Shoreland’s guest post today illuminates my mission to create connections across cultures. Lisa has crossed cultures in three ways–through her Japanese mother and American father. Through growing up in Japan, and then going to college in America. And through her travels to Italy and Vietnam. She’s spot on! I enjoy how she allows her [...]
How love of Anais Nin’s work brought Maryanne Raphael a new friend
Maryanne Raphael sent me this poignant story. Her story of how she met Anais Nin appeared earlier on Riehlife. –JGR ________________________ When I took a course in the psychology of women at Los Angeles City College, I wrote about the Anais Nin I knew. My professor Dr. Eve Jones told me, “If you know Anais [...]
Award the Women of Inspiration in Your Life
As the last post in Women’s MemoirWomen of Inspiration s Women’s History Month question of what women inspire us, I wrote about the Women of Inspiration in my life. It honors eight women who give me hope in becoming the kind of old woman I want to be. All six are in their 80′s and [...]
Facebook Collard Convention: a virtual kitchen table talk
Facebook as a tool for micro blogging makes an interesting research project. Which status updates (posts) will evoke response? Recently I was completely overtaken by surprise when I shared this recipe for Sweet Collard Greens that I stumbled upon that afternoon right at my stove. Since everyone agreed, here is the exchange below. I learned [...]
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