The new semester will begin in 10 days. I have to get myself some course books.
I usually buy them if they are not expensive which naturally they are.
Of course the best way is to borrow them from the library, but what usually happens is that they put at least one copy of the course books on reserve and there are usually 3 or 4 copy of that book; in case the book is known, if not well good luck finding it at all.
I am lucky that I have some links to libraries other than our own. Other wise I would be BOOK-LESS for more than half of the semester. Now that I am thinking about it, in last 2 years I almost didn’t borrow one single course book from any of CUNY libraries.This is pathetic or maybe I am pathetic ?
One day before the New Years, we had some Chinese food and my
fortune cookie advised me:
Love truth, but pardon error.
Lucky Numbers 49, 7, 22, 12, 31, 8
Learn Chinese: Hai-zi means Medical doctor.
Although I love the truth, I pardon myself for being pathetic.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
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Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Capote 2005
Capote directed by Bennett Miller was one of the best films I have seen in the last couple of years. The film is the life story of Truman Capote, the writer (1924-1984), during 6 years of his research for his nonfiction novel In Cold Blood, about the murder of a Kansas family. During his research, Capote develops a close relationship with Perry Smith, one of the killers.
The story is simple. During the film viewer is following Capote’s interest in this murder case . Capote’s interest gets different shapes. He likes the fame and the money that this story will bring for him. Also he finds some personal similarities between himself and Perry (killer). While Capote’s interest grows in the murder case the viewer loses the interest in the case and gets involved in capote’s Personal life. The simple story now becomes an interconnection between the life of Truman Capote and Perry Smith, the writer and the killer, and also the real events around them; Harper lee, the writer of To Kill a Mockingbird, is a close friend of Capote. We are witness that her book is getting published in the film. Their childhood is known form the To Kill a Mockingbird and when the viewer realizes that Truman is the same little boy with round glasses (Dill) in To Kill a Mockingbird, film-story yet gets another turn.
I liked the film and the fact that it is built upon the knowledge of the viewer about history, Literature and culture. And I think you should see it if you are interested in American literature especially in the Beat Generation, Cinema, and wonderful performance from intelligent casts; Philip Seymour Hoffman (Truman Capote), Catherine Keener (Nelle Harper Lee), Clifton Collins Jr. (Perry Smith), Chris Cooper (Alvin Dewey).
Capote is also nominated for Golden Globe 2006.
The story is simple. During the film viewer is following Capote’s interest in this murder case . Capote’s interest gets different shapes. He likes the fame and the money that this story will bring for him. Also he finds some personal similarities between himself and Perry (killer). While Capote’s interest grows in the murder case the viewer loses the interest in the case and gets involved in capote’s Personal life. The simple story now becomes an interconnection between the life of Truman Capote and Perry Smith, the writer and the killer, and also the real events around them; Harper lee, the writer of To Kill a Mockingbird, is a close friend of Capote. We are witness that her book is getting published in the film. Their childhood is known form the To Kill a Mockingbird and when the viewer realizes that Truman is the same little boy with round glasses (Dill) in To Kill a Mockingbird, film-story yet gets another turn.
I liked the film and the fact that it is built upon the knowledge of the viewer about history, Literature and culture. And I think you should see it if you are interested in American literature especially in the Beat Generation, Cinema, and wonderful performance from intelligent casts; Philip Seymour Hoffman (Truman Capote), Catherine Keener (Nelle Harper Lee), Clifton Collins Jr. (Perry Smith), Chris Cooper (Alvin Dewey).
Capote is also nominated for Golden Globe 2006.
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Momayez
When I was 5 I met him once. That day my uncle had to baby-sit me and he had classes so he took me with him. My uncle M.M. was one of his students in Tehran University, Fine Arts, Graphic design Dept.
Morteza Momayes passed away. I had the chance to be at his presence. I never forget that day: he asked me to draw an Elephant, to keep me quiet of course. But I hadn’t seen an elephant before and he drew me one. Now I know what is the power of Imagination and how precious is Reality.
Iran’s Graphic Art is going to miss Momayez greatly. His works and influences are long lasting.
Morteza Momayes passed away. I had the chance to be at his presence. I never forget that day: he asked me to draw an Elephant, to keep me quiet of course. But I hadn’t seen an elephant before and he drew me one. Now I know what is the power of Imagination and how precious is Reality.
Iran’s Graphic Art is going to miss Momayez greatly. His works and influences are long lasting.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
November
Isn’t November, the most beautiful month of the year? I believe it is. And if one disagrees here are some reasons:
It is in autumn the loveliest season of the year. The sky is clearer than ever. In The most colorful 30 days in a row, sun feels warm enough, wind feels cold enough. Balance falls upon the earth. Leaves leave and forest can rest.
In November, I hate that the weather gets colder and the wind gets chillier, nonetheless I feel more comfortable in this month than any other.
Happy Thanksgiving.
It is in autumn the loveliest season of the year. The sky is clearer than ever. In The most colorful 30 days in a row, sun feels warm enough, wind feels cold enough. Balance falls upon the earth. Leaves leave and forest can rest.
In November, I hate that the weather gets colder and the wind gets chillier, nonetheless I feel more comfortable in this month than any other.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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