A Reader to an Author
“A whole world collapsed before my very eyes, but you, my favorite author, are bringing it to life again.” –Miriam, in I.B. Singer’s Meshugah
DIY
Of all the ways of acquiring books, writing them oneself is regarded as the most praiseworthy method. — Walter Benjamin
“My Greatest Accomplishment,” Said Bella Levenshteyn,
“Is being present to anyone I meet.”
Today’s Gratitude
Inspiring, heartbreaking, energizing: Stories about Palestinian life From Lena Salameh and Jeneane Salameh At Des Peres Bread Co
Gratitude of the Day
Thanks to Shehmin Awan for all you do for the Maryville community and beyond.
Share the Wealth with Tony Albrecht: Quit Your Job. Save the World.
Hi, I’m Tony, and Share the Wealth this week will be me making a case for why quitting your job could help save the world. Yes, I may not know you, but more than 80%…
Reading List
After recent correspondence with Robert MacArthur, I went back to see the books we read when he took Social Justice with me in the fall of 2005. I must say–I am glad I assigned these! Riane…
Message from Yael Who’s on Her Way to Sri Lanka
Taking Dear Layla on the road with me…for a 4th read. Salam forever, wherever.
Hug-Inspiring!
Jason Makansi shared this post on Facebook to the Arab American Literature Public Group: I hope members here will take a close look at a new wonderful, unique epistolary novel, Dear Layla: Welcome to Palestine…