Why I love the Catcher in the Rye and the scenes that kill me by Belkis Herrera The Catcher in the Rye (1951), by Jerome D. Salinger (1919-2010) Since I started reading The Catcher in the Rye (1951), by Jerome D. Salinger (1919-2010), I knew it would be one of those I would never forget. … Continue reading Why I love the Catcher in the Rye and the scenes that “Kill Me”
The Etruscan evoke in my imagination a combination of mystery, eternity and resilience. Although they thrive in Italy before the Romans, they legacy has been sometimes overlooked by the grandiosity of the Roman Empire. However, it is impossible not to be attracted to the marvelous art and culture of this civilization that in spite of … Continue reading Etruria | Etruscan Civilization
Medusa (the cunning one), according to Greek myths was one of the three gorgons, the other two being Stheno (Strong), Euryale (wide roaming). They were once beautiful.Medusa fell from grace when she laid with Poseidon in the sacred temple of Athene, who enraged changed her into a winged monster with glaring eyes, huge teeth, protruding … Continue reading Medusa | The gorgon
Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) was a Greek semi-god famous for his strength and adventures. He was the son of Zeus and a mortal mother (Almecne). In the vase he is presented entering Mount Olympus surrounded by Athena and Poseidon . The dark figure painting was very popular during the 6 century BC. The vase … Continue reading Greek vase painting | Heracles (Hercules)
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being … Continue reading “If” by Rudyard Kipling
Porcelain has existed for more than seven centuries in Asia, mainly in China and Japan. It was not until the eighteen century that the Europeans could finally develop the technology to produce porcelain. The technical expertise of making porcelain in Europe was restricted to few skilled individuals who were responsible of keeping the secret formula. … Continue reading European Porcelain
Fabergé name is famous for the eggs design, however Carl Fabergé created multiple pieces of jewelry including fruits and vegetables. The egg that impresses me most, his Hen Egg, currently in the Fabergé Museum in Russia. The outside is opaque white enamel and looks just like the real thing. Faberge’s clients were people who … Continue reading The Magic of Fabergé
Trees BY JOYCE KILMER I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in Summer wear A nest of robins … Continue reading Earth day poetry
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ’Cause I walk like I've got oil wells Pumping in my living room. Just like moons and like … Continue reading Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
Come back often and take hold of me, sensation that I love come back and take hold of me— when the body’s memory awakens and an old longing again moves into the blood, when lips and skin remember and hands feel as though they touch again. Come back often, take hold of me in the … Continue reading Come Back by C.P. Cavafy
