Words Of Wisdom

We know what we are, but know what we may be.


~William Shakespeare, Dramatist (1564-1616)

Book Review

Title: Trans-Sister Radio
Author: Chris Bohjalian
Published: 2000
Rating: 7.5

This was a good book. Mr. Bohjalian did a fine job with this novel considering that he is not trans. He seems to have a good grasp of the transition process. What transpired with the town folks when they are confronted that a transsexual is living in their town is nothing new. Dana. the person who transitions from male to female just wants to live his life.  Allison, Will, and Carly respond in their own different ways. Will really went through change from hostility to acceptance to attraction to this beautiful woman.

I remember seeing this book in the bookstore years ago. After joining a book club, Trans-Sister Radio was one book we were to discuss. I'm glad that I read it. 

An Active November

November is typically an active month for me. There will be much happening in the way of arts, This past Saturday I attended a concert featuring classical music. Next week it will be a jazz concert.  I'm envisioning doing some poetry some time also. 

Last night I wrote three outlines for future stories/plays while riding the subway. Using free time to create and formulate. There's many activities going on and I wish that I could go to many of them. Just have to pick and choose which ones are more interesting.

Words Of Wisdom

Fun is good.


~Dr. Seuss, Writer (1904-1991)

Challenge Of Focusing

The greatest challenge for me is harnessing all the ideas in my head. It's easy to jump from one thing to another. I have note books of outlines, ideas, and thought written down. Some of them I had for a decade and more.

Too many ideas can paralyze me from focusing on one story. Put it another way; I wish that everything could have been written yesterday. That doesn't get me anywhere. I have been focusing on one story and it's coming along fine. My mind is like a runaway train and I have to remind myself to slow down.

Words of Wisdom

Lessons are not given, they are taken.


~Cesare Pavese, Italian Poet (1908-1950)

Today's Word

PENULTIMATE, adj.

Last, but one in a series of things, second to the last.

Words Of Wisdom

Good critical writing is measured by the perception and evaluation of the subject; bad critical writing by the necessity of maintaining the professional standing of the critic.


~Raymond Chandler

Documentary

A Ballerina's Tale will be shown at Film Society at Lincoln Center now until October.29th. It is the story of Misty Copeland- the first African-American female principal dancer in the 75 year history of New York's American Ballet Theater.

Go to www.filmlinc.org for further information.

Chapbook In The Works

Right now I'm reviewing some poems for a chapbook I want to publish. The poems have been written for some time. So far I have thirteen or fourteen selected for the book. I have chosen 'Seasonal Journeys' for the title.

Words Of Wisdom

Courage means to keep working a relationship, to continue seeking solutions to difficult problems, and to stay focused during stressful situations.

~Denis Waitley