She attended Curtis, won the New York Times International Piano Competition, and played at Carnegie Hall when she was just 14. Self’s nephew, William, is getting married…… Read more “Collage 2: Dearest Mum”
Tag: New York Times
“Can You Explain Trump? Please?”
“Ooof,” self says, waving her hands dismissively. “Don’t worry about him! American voters aren’t as dumb as you think.” Then self opens The New York Times digital…… Read more ““Can You Explain Trump? Please?””
P. 1, Today’s New York Times: Moving Backwards
Acid is the preferred weapon of vindictive men against women accused of disloyalty or disobedience. Common in several Asian countries, acid attacks in Pakistan grew sharply in…… Read more “P. 1, Today’s New York Times: Moving Backwards”
Strange But True, 2011 Edition
This just in: Afghan woman is raped, reports the crime, is thrown into jail for adultery. Page 1 of today’s New York Times: When the Afghan government…… Read more “Strange But True, 2011 Edition”
The Troll on the San Francisco Bay Bridge
The San Francisco Giants are leading the Arizona Diamondbacks. Score so far, 6th inning: 4 to 2 (YAAAAY!! You go, Giants!) Self mosied over to Whole Foods…… Read more “The Troll on the San Francisco Bay Bridge”
Fall Movies: “Brighton Rock” Preview
Since self has seen more than a few indie films at Palo Alto’s Aquarius, this summer, she’s also managed to view a number of previews. And one…… Read more “Fall Movies: “Brighton Rock” Preview”
Wake-Up Call: New York Times Op-Ed on Spill
It was with a great big “klunk” in the pit of her stomach that self read the following lead-in to a New York Times Op-Ed article, dated…… Read more “Wake-Up Call: New York Times Op-Ed on Spill”
Fourth Most Gorgeous Day So Far in 2010
Oh, it was a beautiful, beautiful day. Self spent most of the afternoon in the backyard: munching raisins, alternately reading and watering. The pages of her book(s)…… Read more “Fourth Most Gorgeous Day So Far in 2010”
Quote of the Day: NY Times of 23 September 2009
The following quote is from an article by Sabrina Tavernse in today’s New York Times: “New Wardrobe Brings Freedom to Women in Pakistan’s Swat Valley” When the…… Read more “Quote of the Day: NY Times of 23 September 2009”
Kanlaon Currently Loves
io9 for her (sci-fi) movie fixes San Carlos Farmers Market for her fresh food fixes Chowhound, always and forever Costco, because even if she goes in hungry,…… Read more “Kanlaon Currently Loves”
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