Apparently, every few years one critic or another will break out a well-worn soap box in order to to tritely proclaim John Williams’s Stoner as a “forgotten” American classic, an “overlooked” literary gem, etch. I will try and refrain rom using that selfsame platform, though it might be difficult not to use a corner or […]
Month: November 2013
Books Do Exist
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving yesterday! In the shopping frenzy on this Black Friday I would like to remind everyone that books make fantastic gifts. Yes, paper books. There are so many to choose from that you will surely find a perfect match for the little one in your life if you take …
Thanksgiving: The Art of Cooking!
I love Thanksgiving – that is, almost as much as I love cooking! Today, I’ll be making one of my favorite dishes – un potaje de frijoles blancas con chorizo y morcilla (that is, white bean, chorizo, and morcilla stew). Here’s … Continue reading →
So Cheating Pays After All
Just yesterday Free Agent former Detroit Tiger shortstop Jhonny Peralta signed a monster contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. Jhonny Peralta was signed for 4 years for upwards of $50…
Black Friday Bash
I like to say that while some people observe Good Friday, I observe Black Friday. I therefore consider it to be a personal affront when I hear mainstream media warn “Be careful, those crazy shoppers will be coming out in full force in less than a week!” Unfortunately, Americans who take advantage of sales on […]
How Many Times…
Hi everyone! For my fellow college-goers, I hope the semester is going well! If you need a distraction from the stress of finals being around the corner (or are bored for some reason) this website is your answer: http://www.wordcount.org/main.php Make sure you really have time to waste, I was on this site for longer than …
5 Pointz Is Gone – Is Queens Next?
5 Pointz is gone. White paint, dead art. Gentrification at its finest. 5 Pointz was desecrated as we slept; the words, the colors, and the faces, defiant, were wiped away as we curled into our dreams. We are left with … Continue reading →
Holiday DIY’s!
I’m quite aware that I am straying away from the topic of culture shock a bit, but I’m sure many of you have realized that I absolutely adore the holiday season. And this holiday season, I have decided to devote a good amount of time to DIY projects. I found a few online that looked […]
Economic Impacts of the PhilippinesTyphoon
About two weeks ago, a Typhoon named Haiyan ripped through the Philippines. While all natural disasters are unfortunate, this catastrophe was particularly destructive; it was deemed one of the worst in history. The death toll keeps rising, currently at an estimated 10,000, and the area is completely ravaged. Last year, when Hurricane Sandy struck, I […]
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we all know what that means! Its that time of the semester when professors are trying to squeeze in just one more exam and paper before our glamorous four days off with family. Thanksgiving was a time where people truly thought of how they got to where they […]
