Feed items

"Some, indeed, are more highly gifted than others with a facility of expression, and naturally endowed with the power of eloquence; but to none is it at all times an easy process to embody, in exact and appropriate language, the various trains of ideas that are passing through the mind, or to depict in their true colors and proportions, the diversified and nicer shades of feeling which accompany them. To those who are unpracticed in the art of composition, or unused to extempore speaking, these difficulties present themselves in their most formidable aspect. However distinct may be our views, however vivid our conceptions, or however fervent our emotions, we cannot but be often conscious that the phraseology we have at our command is inadequate to do them justice. We seek in vain the words we need, and strive ineffectually to devise forms of expression which shall faithfully portray our thoughts and sentiments.
Description and Reviews From The Publisher: "A revelatory examination of how the wildfire-like spread of new forms of social interaction enabled by technology is changing the way humans form groups and exist within them, with profound long-term economic and social effects-for good and for ill
Most of us are left out from life's Big prizes!Like becoming "president for life!" or person of the year!Winning an olympic medal, the nobel prize or becoming a famous pundit!The list goes on, but many of us are simply better know for our backyard victories and unrealized goals! An article by William Deresiewicz (a former professor at Yale) demystifies these myths, by revealing otherwise open secretes about elitism. The following are insightful excerpts from his article: I never learned that there are smart people who don’t go to elite colleges, often precisely for reasons of class. I never learned that there are smart people who don’t go to college at all.I also never learned that there are smart people who aren’t “smart.”
WHY A READING & WRITING CAMPAIGN? posted on April 15, 2010 - 1:09pm
The purpose of this blog is to challenge and inspire Africans, period! "Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Muriel Strode This blog is not just about being able to read and write. Its about raising a real awareness to the value of reading, and being able to read a wide variety of books, magazines and newspaper articles. Such broad based reading is the only way we can challenge and inspire our people to become broad minded, independent, critical, analytical and creative thinkers and writers.The developed world arena today is abundant with innovative creative writers and authors that are constantly redefining the way thoughts and ideas are communicated through the use of language that Africa simply just can't afford to be left out of this league anymore.
Being Obama's Brother posted on January 10, 2010 - 7:00pm
Iowa Writers' Workshop: Michael Cunningham (part 4 of 4) posted on December 26, 2009 - 12:51am
Music is kind of like writing!You've to read a lot to become a good writer!The great thing is there are so many good writers today that that do so many different things with language to learn from!
Random Clips posted on January 17, 2007 - 4:45am
Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness posted on September 10, 2006 - 12:48am
  • WRITING GALLERY: 826 VALENCIA
  • Dave Eggers Blends Fact, Fiction of Sudanese "Lost Boys"
  • Writers' Proofs Project: 826 VALENCIA
  • LITERATURE: British Arts Council