My “PEN” Pal, Ana: Reflections on Freedom
Sister Donna was in her late eighties, intentionally untying herself from her many duties, when she approached me that day. Since I knew Spanish, would I write to Ana, a Cuban woman on death row
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Sister Donna was in her late eighties, intentionally untying herself from her many duties, when she approached me that day. Since I knew Spanish, would I write to Ana, a Cuban woman on death row
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Wednesday, August 25, 6:30 pm At Claudia’s on Gull Claudia runs her own Claudia Around the World travel company. She will be hosting Jan’s book discussion in her home. Details to come.
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An informal book discussion will be led by author, Jan Kurtz, in a small group setting at the Mind Chimes Bookshop, hosted by owner, Laura Lowry.
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And what a timely moment for their return! If you listen to NPR, you’ve heard a few newsy notes on the return of the cicadas, this year’s insect phenomenon. They have a life cycle that
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May 17th, Syttende Mai, the Norwegian Independence Day, screams out to be recognized as I write this month. It represents a “northern” side of my book, Northern Shores, Southern Borders. The month of May also
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Save the Date: Tuesday, AUGUST 24th Time: Noon Location: To Be Announced: The expectation is for an in-person event. (CDC regulations will be considered in the planning) Presentation: Selected reading from Northern Shores/Southern Borders
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Immigration Vocabulary: 101 Migrant: “M” = Move (Around)Emigrant: “E” = Exit (Go Elsewhere)Immigrant: “I” = Incoming. (Move Into) Political Vocabulary Asylee: A person who is seeking asylum/protection, but not yet recognized as a refugee.Refugee: Seeking
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It happened! After twenty-some years, area voters passed a referendum permitting the high school expansion to begin. Properties were purchased, existing houses were demolished pushing parking lots northward, thus opening space for the addition. Two
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Profe(sora) Jan Kurtz, creator of the Cultural Thursdays series, opened its 21st season with a VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH of her debut book: Northern Shores/Southern Borders: Revelations of a Bilingual Life September 3, 2020 brought to you
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Carnaval Mexicana and Cascarones “It was a relief to dip down the mountain slopes into Mazatlán and find Carnival in progress. There, Gregory saw his first big water, the Sea of Cortez. He stood
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