Half-Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan My rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s about jazz, the war and, most importantly, jealousy. In Midnight in Paris, a decidedly jazzy film, nervous writer Gil (Luke Wilson) asks Ernest Hemingway (Corey Stall) to read his manuscript for him. Ernest: My opinion is I hate it. Gil: I mean, you [...]
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I’ve Made My Peace, Have You?
Way back when this little ol’ blog began, I used to write solely about books. Now that I get to do that professionally, I reserve this spot for other random musings of the generic kind. Usually it has to do with Sister Friend. See? There, I did it again! Still, I’m a reader. In fact, [...]
Posted by Olga on March 3, 2010
http://punnery.wordpress.com/2010/03/03/ive-made-my-peace-have-you/
I’ve Kindled an Interest…
We were all thrown by the snowfall last night, despite the fact that it was only a couple of centimeters, if that. Still, this morning felt heavier as the world awoke, covered in its thin Snuggie of precipitation. So it’s not a surprise that I was late this morning. Instead of fretting the entire way [...]
Posted by Olga on February 3, 2010
http://punnery.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/ive-kindled-an-interest/
My One Indiscretion
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m sure, I’ve had my wisdom teeth out. They hurt. Well, one side hurts. The other one is healing juuuuust fine. Today, sickened by the sight of this yellow welt growing on my cheek, I stayed home to recuperate properly. In the process, I have done quite a bit of work [...]
Posted by Olga on January 28, 2010
http://punnery.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/my-one-indiscretion/
Who?
Olga of Toronto. Writer, jazz singer and a saucy wench to boot!
