Everyone’s got style, whether they know it or not. Even in writing. I’m halfway through The Sound on the Page: Style and Voice in Writing by Ben Yagoda, and it’s been an enlightening read. Who knew so many authors have certain words they use all the time? Who knew some authors use italics (and parentheses) […]
Dancing and Viktor Frankl, Part 2
I’m sure you’re sick of hearing about Liliana’s dancing, but what’s so amazing to me is that she alters her movements to parallel the mood of the song. Even her face mirrors the singer’s voice–his or her emotions. We put Brandi Carlile’s “The Story” on for her, and if you know the song (I’ve included […]
Eve Excerpt and Review Clarification
Last night, we had our monthly movie club night where we get together to eat dinner, watch a movie, then nosh on dessert while we discuss. We watched Gone, Baby, Gone, which Dan and I had seen once before. It’s a great discussion movie if you haven’t seen it. I found it fascinating that the […]
Gillian Welch’s “Orphan Girl”
Dan and I first heard this song at a concert in Central Park where Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, and Gillian Welch were all on the ticket. The song meant something to us, of course, because of our impending adoption. It also meant something to me, because, at times, I’ve felt like an orphan girl. Maybe […]
The Luckiest by Ben Folds
Marriage is hard enough, because you have to learn to communicate properly and work at accommodating someone else–his or her opinions and wishes and quirks. Dan and I have been through many difficult times together, just like any couple. We’ve had our knock-out-drag-out fights. We’ve given each other the silent treatment. You name it, we’ve […]