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…
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.
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.
Good News from Pakistan by Karim Khan
Follow this link to read good news from Pakistan: written by Karim Khan, Peshawar, Pakistan. Peaceful Ashora in Hangu Fills the Air with Hope
“Burleycue” seeking poems, fiction, essays, and visual art!
Call for poems, fiction, essays, and visual art. Deadline February 2, 2010. Join the company of Richard Newman and Phillip Gounis. Send 1-3 poems, fiction, essays or visual art meditating on the Theme: “Whorticulture.” Culture as a whore? One’s own bumping heads with “whoredom” or society’s misappropriation of the word “whore”? Contribute your own interpretation…
Reel Inspiration reviews three Parisian-inspired movies
If you have been longing for a trip to Paris, here are three new films that feature the City of Love: “An Education,” “Coco Before Channel,” and “Paris.” Two of the films, “An Education” and “Coco Before Channel” are period pieces dealing with the confines of class and gender. In all three films, Paris is…