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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Currently I am Reading: Tracy Kidder

Mountains Beyond Mountains

You probably saw, on our facebook page, some articles we have posted about Partners in Health. Especially about ways to support the people in Haiti and Pakistan. This book is the 'story' about Paul Farmer, the founder of PIH.

Below there are a few articles about Kidder and about Partners in Health.

http://www.pih.org/

NPR article

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1472188

Background on Kidder:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Kidder

Friday, July 16, 2010

Flying with the Famous

I left for Costa Rica for a week long Yoga Retreat! Yum and delicious! No worries the bag is packed full of books and magazines

to read in between classes. Barb brought down a set of books and magazines too. So between the two of us we have plenty to read!

On my flight here, I traveled via Miami. Who was on my flight? Edwidge Danticat and her family. I instantly was struck with famous person awe. They must of been enjoying the festivals in Montreal.

Of course for me, I was intrigued to see, what was she reading! I had just purchased the Canadian version of the New Yorker- The Walrus! ED went back to the bookstore to aget a magazine. I believe she got L'Actualite! I guess I am going to have work on my French and see what's in the special issue.

Need good reading material- watch what the famous writers read!

Friday, February 26, 2010

Getting Green

My friend Miriam has a blog called the green spotlight. I am reading it to get a little greener! It is one of my goals in life! Luckily living in NYC automatically makes me greener than most. The more I read the more I can see things to do! It is a great blog to inspire you to be the best/greenest prson youcan be. I also read about The Lambi Fund here.

Miriam also heard Michael Pollan talk about his new book, Food Rules. She said that he was super engaging and interesting!

Good reading to make the Earth a better place.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Updates on Haiti

PIH Applauds Legislation to Eliminate Haiti’s Debt and Improve Infrastructure

Such good news. Partners In Health is doing amazing work for Haiti. They also keep you very well updated on the news and needs on the ground. It's a step forward!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Edwidge Danticat

My friend, Kirsten, first posted Edwidge's story (published in the New Yorker) about her family in Haiti and how she lost her cousin. The story is beautiful. I just read it. I am crying.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

It's a New Year: My Daily Reading Life in January 2010

This new year I have read many articles. I started this blog out thinking that I could really document my whole reading life- Wow. I guess I read a lot. I don't like nor agree with all that I read. Some of it I pass on, but not all. I've selected a few articles (ha-ha) this month that I read and think you should read too! Each for its own reason.

#1 This month Sara Barron gave another book reading. The ABC just really loved her book!

http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/event/witty-women-writers-sara-barron-doree-shafrir-and-claire-zulkey

#2 Barb kept me updated on the reality TV gossip and latest. How wrong, wrong, wrong. And he is a teacher. No worries, Barb has an upcoming post she is contributing about her own reading life.

http://www.ny1.com/8-queens-news-content/top_stories/111918/queens-teacher-fired-for-punching-reality-tv-star

#3 Laurie Sandell writes memoir (graphic novels), writes for glamour, and freelances on a variety of topics like cooking. Another ABC favorite.

http://www.realsimple.com/magazine-more/inside-magazine/life-lessons/a-stirring-tale-00000000028686/index.html

#4 My friend Katie keeps me updated on some good new hip eateries in NYC! April- from iron chef- has a new place! Check out. It sounds amazing!

http://nymag.com/restaurants/reviews/63213/http://events.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/dining/reviews/13rest.html

#5 Other articles about food- for the foodie out there!

http://tastingtable.com/entry_detail/nyc/1032/Savory_pies_make_the_perfect_drinking_companions.htm

http://www.dakotacooks.com/2010/01/angelique-kidjo/

#6 My friend, Adam, posted this article by Stephen Elliot about how hard the books selling world really is. Adam has just written, Viral Loop, an extraordinary book about the stories of businesses spreading viral-ly through the Internet. Great read! Elliot is a great author himself . I got to see him read at The Happy Ending Reading Series in NYC. Pick up both books and read the article!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/17/books/review/Elliott-t.html link to first post

#7 We lost many people in January. three stand out to me because they made such an impression upon me.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/world/europe/12gies.html?pagewanted=2

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2010/01/remembering-salinger-dave-eggers.html

http://www.zinnedproject.org/news, http://www.democracynow.org/2010/1/28/howard_zinn_1922_2010_a_tribute, http://www.historyisaweapon.com/zinnapeopleshistory.html

#8 I am forever reading about politics about the war and the peace we have in this world.

http://motherjones.com/politics/2009/12/afghan-war-costs-5707760-minute

#9 This is a beautiful post about the importance of story. It reminded me also of Chimamanda and her beautiful talk at the ted conference. Stories matter.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/pam-allyn/how-stories-save-us_b_376991.html

#10 This is a great piece about Greg Mortensen. His story and his work is so important- for adults and kids to think about. Go to this BLOG and think about how to connect with kids about his work.

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/01152010/profile2.html

#11 This was a piece written by Bono for the New Year.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/opinion/03bono.html?pagewanted=1&ref=opinion

#12 I'm always interested in articles and pieces about bringing peace everywhere, especially in the Middle East.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/world/middleeast/31children.html?_r=1

#13 For educators out there and people supporting schools and education:

http://www.adoptaclassroom.org/index.aspx http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6715153.html

#14 More on Haiti. Trying to stay updated. Trying to help in whatever way I can. There is a beautiful reading and discussion from Junot Diaz about Edwidge Danticat's work.

http://www.newyorker.com/online/2009/12/14/091214on_audio_diaz

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/22/opinion/22danner.html

http://teachingforchange.org/news

http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/blog/entry.php?id=144

February I will try to post more frequently the articles I read so that they feel more current and connected. Happy reading to you in February.

Post your favorite articles you read this month and/or that you posted or gave to others. What do we need to read? Post it here!

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Reading On A Transcontinental Flight

Yesterday I flew into Seattle and needed something light to read on the plane. I didn't have much time to read because I needed to do some work and take a quick little nap. I needed something short and entertaining.

The last time I flew to Seattle my friend, Julia, gave me The Guernesy Literary Potato Peel Pie Society to read. I devoured it on the plane on the first half of the trip! What a read! I really enjoyed- the history and of course the beautiful love story. It was a quick, easy to read on the plane – that was just as entertaining as watching a movie.

Luckily this time I had People and Us Weekly! I have to say that I do love me some celebrity reading. I reserve most of it for plane trips. My friend Barb says that she is going to Guest Blog about her reading life about reality TV! I can't wait. Bring it B!

In this week’s issues a few things stand out to me that I would like to comment on

#1 Why are we still obsessed with Jen’s divorce of Brad- GET OVER IT! Already!

#2 What is so interesting and fascinating about the Kardashians? Please explain.

#3 I’m heart broken to hear about Corinne Bailey Rae's loss of her husband. How incredibly sad. I am so happy that she has made a new album. Writing really can be a life saver.

#4 Haiti

#5 I know why I don’t like Kate Gosselin.

#6 I am a huge fan of Drew Barrymore. Glad she won for Grey gardens, but I loved, loved Whip It! I also love that she is still dating the apple computer man, Justin Long!

#7 The two Kates and Halle always look amazing! I love the red dresses on Cameron and Beyonce. And Rachel McAdams definitely looks great in her black lace dress.

#8 Looking forward to Damages Season 3.

#9 Notes From the Cracked Ceiling looks appealing, a "might read".

#10 About the Conan scandal, I say "Go Conan!" (even though I have never watched a full episode of either of his shows.

#11 I think that US weekly this week actually provided more information than People this week!

Enjoy your travels! Enjoy your celebrities! Happy reading to you!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Everything Haiti: Broken Hearts

All of our reading lives have been filled with Haiti. It is devastating and heartbreaking. As citizens in the world we need to find ways to inform ourselves and others. We need to find ways to help. Here are a series of articles and organizations I have been reading to stay updated. We can contribute financially to helping the people in Haiti. Here are some places I have been supporting. There are also some blogs included to comment on the responses of the world. Stay informed!