Category Archives: Artsy-Fartsy Culture Stuff

Quotable: D.H. Lawrence on dreams

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Sabina Becker

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Sad news from the literary world

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Thought and memory are a writer’s stock in trade, and when something happens to them, it’s particularly sad and terrifying. Especially in the case of a certain great Colombian, who feared his own memory loss more than most: The great … Continue reading →

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Ray Bradbury, RIP

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Via io9 this morning, I found out that one of my favorite writers has died. Ray Bradbury was 91. There are so many things I could say, but time and space won’t allow. Is there a story in that phrase? … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Mr. Trololo…

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Sabina Becker

His name was Eduard Khil, and his vocalization brought him international fame long after this broadcast was over and done with. And today, there’s some sad news regarding the Russian baritone the Internets have dubbed the Trololo Man: Little-known Russian … Continue reading →

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Adrienne Rich has died

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Sabina Becker

She was 82. Here is one of her many great, necessary poems that holds up a mirror to her own country: Sleep well, great lady. Blessed be thy name!

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Gorgeous, George!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Sabina Becker

OMG, look who got arrested earlier today: Yes, that’s George Clooney. The movie star. He’s now free, along with his dad and a group of other prominent activists who were protesting on behalf of the people of Sudan, in front … Continue reading →

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Economics for Dummies: The scariest poet in Britain?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Funny, he doesn’t look so intimidating to me: But then again, I’m not a corporate tax dodger.

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Romance or misogyny?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Sometimes, it’s SO hard to tell, eh? No, this is not to make 18-year-olds look particularly appealing, or older-than-thou women especially alluring. It relies on some pretty mindless stereotyping of women of ALL ages. And while we’re on the subject … Continue reading →

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OMG, Adele is adorable!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sabina Becker

Pardon my gush, but it’s true. She really IS a doll. She’s funny, she’s unpretentious, she’s blessedly drama-free in spite of everything she’s been through (how many pop stars can you say THAT about?), and she’s smart and nice, too. … Continue reading →

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The art of the WHAT?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sabina Becker

As I prepare to get cracking on my first-ever book-length Spanish-to-English translation (yes, congratulate me, kiddies, your auntie is going pro!), I found some videos while looking up an idiomatic phrase that just didn’t appear in either my Streetwise Spanish … Continue reading →

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