Words
A kind word can bring joy
Cruel word can destroy
A tender can warm the heart
Bitter words can make the spirit tart
Words are like morning dew
It takes only two words to say ‘thank you’
Words that tear down
Causes one’s spirit to drown
In sorrow and defeat
Our words must be soft and discreet
Words can cause others to fall
If I don’t have a kind word to say
Better not say anything at all.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
TODAY'S WORD
NOIR
adj. 1. Black, dark. Also fig. : bleak, desolate.
2. That is in the style of a film noir; gloomy and fatalistic in character; (also) using cinematic devices such as wide angles and partial lighting; urban, morally ambiguous, anti-heroic.
Film noir, n.
n. 1. A person with black hair.
adj. 1. Black, dark. Also fig. : bleak, desolate.
2. That is in the style of a film noir; gloomy and fatalistic in character; (also) using cinematic devices such as wide angles and partial lighting; urban, morally ambiguous, anti-heroic.
Film noir, n.
n. 1. A person with black hair.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
TODAY'S WORD
TRI-
1
: three : having three elements or parts
2
: into three
3
a : thriceb : every third
1
: three : having three elements or parts
2
: into three
3
a : thrice
Monday, October 24, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Read Poetry At Open Mic
Last night my wife and I read stories and poems at the Word Up Bookstore in Washington Heights. We listened to others folks telling stories, sharing poems, and reciting works of their own. One common thread is that many who read are doing so for the first time.
There are many poets, story tellers, and performing artists here in my neighborhood. It's common in every neighborhood I've lived in. There's really not that many venues for these talented individuals, unless you're with a major publisher. Chapbooks are a good outlet. I wished that there were more independent bookstores, coffeehouses, churches, and social halls who will encourage these artists. I don't have any ideas for opening such a place but maybe someone who read this post does.
I have been following the events at Occupy Wall Street and it's heartening to hear young people telling theirs stories. THEIR stories need to be heard. It's the same with the poets, authors, and performing artists. They need to be heard.
There are many poets, story tellers, and performing artists here in my neighborhood. It's common in every neighborhood I've lived in. There's really not that many venues for these talented individuals, unless you're with a major publisher. Chapbooks are a good outlet. I wished that there were more independent bookstores, coffeehouses, churches, and social halls who will encourage these artists. I don't have any ideas for opening such a place but maybe someone who read this post does.
I have been following the events at Occupy Wall Street and it's heartening to hear young people telling theirs stories. THEIR stories need to be heard. It's the same with the poets, authors, and performing artists. They need to be heard.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
TODAY'S WORD
IMPORTUNATE
1. Troublesomely urgent:overly persistent in request or demand.
2. Troublesome
1. Troublesomely urgent:overly persistent in request or demand.
2. Troublesome
Friday, October 07, 2011
Article
Here's a nice article about this bookstore here my home.
http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-09-29/local/30244614_1_bookstore-thousand-books-community-space
http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-09-29/local/30244614_1_bookstore-thousand-books-community-space
Lower East Side
Saturday, October 8th @ 7PM –
FreeReading: Ala Alryees “A Muslim American Slave”Born to a wealthy family in West Africa around 1770, Omar Ibn Said was abducted and sold into slavery in the United States. In 1831 he was approached to write his life story, producing the only American slave narrative written in Arabic.
Tonight, editor and translator Ala Alryyes shines a spotlight on Omar’s remarkable life and provides a timely reminder that “Islam” and “America” are not mutually exclusive terms.
Bluestockings
172 Allen Street
New York, NY
FreeReading: Ala Alryees “A Muslim American Slave”Born to a wealthy family in West Africa around 1770, Omar Ibn Said was abducted and sold into slavery in the United States. In 1831 he was approached to write his life story, producing the only American slave narrative written in Arabic.
Tonight, editor and translator Ala Alryyes shines a spotlight on Omar’s remarkable life and provides a timely reminder that “Islam” and “America” are not mutually exclusive terms.
Bluestockings
172 Allen Street
New York, NY
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
TODAY'S WORD
POLY- n.
1: many : several : much : multi-
2
a : containing an indefinite number more than one of a (specified) substance
1: many : several : much : multi-
2
a : containing an indefinite number more than one of a (specified) substance
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