Category Archives: Commentary

All my wrongs turn to right

  Mood: moody  Music: Breathe In, Breathe Out – Rachel Stevens  Reading: The House of MirthWe were talking about Grand Marches, debuts and cotillions on TKO. My initial response was long enough for a blog entry. I decided not to post it there but post it … Continue reading

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Under an optimistic sun

  Mood: pensive  Music: You’re the Reason I’m Leaving – Franz Ferdinand  Reading: Parasite Eve, The Handmaid’s TaleI think I need a fresh blog here. Nothing new to report. Spring term doesn’t start for a couple of weeks. I’m still a little woozy from the euphoric … Continue reading

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And you’ll ask yourself: where is my mind?

  Mood: hungry  Music: Just a Gigolo – Thelonious Monk Quartet  Reading: Stuff for schoolIt has been awhile since I’ve been here. I was contemplating giving up blogging (that lasted for a whole day, haha), as I am now officially paranoid about it. I was telling … Continue reading

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And I'm on my knees, looking for the answer

  Mood: frustrated  Music: Human – The Killers  Reading: Nothing, I should start something newI gave a presentation on Arab-American female writers in my Outlaw Genres class tonight. I felt well-prepared, but when I got up to talk, I choked. I was visibly sweating, and I’ve … Continue reading

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