My old classroom at Buena Park High school, where I taught before transferring to Sonora High School in 2009. I retired in 2022.
Spontaneous human combustion (SHC) is a concept that has fascinated and puzzled people for centuries. The idea that a human body can suddenly burst into flames without an external source of ignition has intrigued and terrified people, appearing in both …
“To be or not to be” is a line known the world over. It is the first line of a soliloquy spoken by Prince Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. This famous speech continues to intrigue scholars, students, and readers …
Memoirs by poets offer a unique blend of introspection, lyricism, and genre-bending creativity. By hybridizing narrative and poetry, these works push the boundaries of what a memoir can be. Here’s a celebration of eight such books that showcase the untapped …
Paul Auster, a celebrated American author known for his love of typewriters, has died at 77. He gained fame for his "New York Trilogy" and was a notable figure in postmodernist fiction. Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1947, Auster's …
In an interview, Blake Andrews engages in a conversation with photographer Mike Brodie, offering insight into Brodie’s unique journey and his approach to photography. The analysis of this interview reveals several key themes and provides context for Brodie’s body of …
I took a typing class at my high school in 1975, which looked a lot like this — big Royal manual machines. Loved it!
Ai Weiwei is a Chinese contemporary artist, documentarian, and activist. Known for his provocative art and outspoken criticism of the Chinese government, Ai has become one of the most influential and controversial figures in the art world today. Through his …
On Broadway this spring, a tapestry of sound and narrative will unfold as “The Heart of Rock and Roll,” a new musical built around the iconic hits of Huey Lewis and the News, makes its debut. Set to premiere on …
I spotted this weathered garden statue today of a young girl positioned against a brick wall. The statue has a textured finish, giving it an aged appearance, and it portrays the girl in a standing pose, wearing a bonnet and …
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