Author Archives: Hazel

Jane Eyre nights

Posted on November 10, 2011

Do you read yourself to sleep? Sometimes I do. Thirteen years ago I often did. 1998 was a terrible year for me. So much drama in my hands I was hardly aware of what was going on in the world. … Continue reading →

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Pleasant November

Posted on November 4, 2011

We are nearing the end of our “flood vacation.” On Sunday to be exact. But trending updates notify some employees to resume work on the 15th. If that’s a government directive for all establishments, I might get to stay put … Continue reading →

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One little guy’s opinion

Posted on November 4, 2011

Last weekend my mother sent me a text describing CJ’s comment on a page of a volume of his Bible Friends. It was one on the crucifixion: This is Jesus. He said to his Father, why did you forsake me … Continue reading →

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Still in one piece

Posted on October 28, 2011

The little street I see out my porch glints in the sun. Bone-dry. I can’t believe I and a few friends remain flood-free when the rest of Bangkok are in serious trouble. I will not try to understand why or … Continue reading →

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Something bucolic, something urban

Posted on October 28, 2011

Some of my most favorite things are oil paintings, reproduction or the real thing, of bucolic scenes.  This picture depicts exactly what I appreciate in a way that makes my heart flutter. If you thought of fluttering butterflies on a … Continue reading →

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So far so good

Posted on October 21, 2011

Ayutthya, the Thai ancient capital has been inundated since last week.  According to news updates, Bangkok is next.  Photos and video footages, while informative are scary. I’m listing this week’s highlights as I go. Think, think… sounds like this will … Continue reading →

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The nobel laureate

Posted on October 19, 2011

As writers and readers, as sinners and citizens, our realism and our aesthetic sense make us wary of crediting the positive note. ~ Seamus Heaney Significance-to-me was my objective as I browsed handy Wikipedia for events in 1995. What is … Continue reading →

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