Turning Toward

A curated collection of thoughts and beautiful things

Sunday, May 13, 2012

A Song for Sunday: Satine

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This is one of my most favorite La Blogotheque Take Away Shows ever. The music is gorgeous, the cinematography incredible, and the result b...
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Thursday's Short Films: Childhood friends

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Today's films both struck me as children's films, both very lovely in their own ways and with surprising friendships that develop i...
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Living with Lewis: Confessions

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"If ever the book which I am not going to write is written it must be the full confession by Christendom of Christendom's specifi...
Monday, May 7, 2012

Monday's Musing: Why You Should Have International Friends

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    My friend Ahmet boarded a plane today for Turkey. We met in the first official English Club meeting. (English Club is the conver...
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Sunday, May 6, 2012

A Song for Sunday: Alex Winston

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A fantastic Take Away Show by La Blogotheque. Alex Winston and her band perform "Locomotive" live at the Louvre. New goal in life...
Saturday, May 5, 2012

Weekend Reading

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A Cup of Tea by Ruche Ruche has come out with yet another fantastic web-mag with all sorts of amazing DIY projects. I can't wait...
Friday, May 4, 2012

Friday Links

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Bourrasque by Paul Cocksedge The Russian final is over (and it went well) and Friday Links are back! I am done with all my finals now...

How to Study for a Russian Final

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1. Review concepts 2. Draw pictures to illustrate concepts 3. Look at pictures and laugh 4. Disregard stares of people in study gr...
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Thursday's Short Film: The Duel at Blood Creek

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Love, love, love! This film about an overbooked dueling spot is so amusing and well-done. I love the music choice, the actors are fantastic...
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Photos for Wednesday: Daffodils

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I'm back! I apologize for my prolonged absence-- the last week of classes are always crazy. But I'm done with regular classes, two...
Sunday, April 29, 2012

A Song for Sunday: Lianne La Havas

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I stumbled across Lianne Le Havas, an English singer-songwriter, a while ago on La Blogotheque's Take Away Shows. She just came out wit...
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Thursday's Short Film: Red Moon

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This film is a bit on the ridiculous side, but as someone who studies Russia, it never fails to make me laugh. Light-hearted and full of So...
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Finals...

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Take the final or hug a cactus? It's be a tough call... It's finals season, so things are a bit crazy around here. Technically...
Monday, April 23, 2012

Monday's Musings: I'm a Feminist (and you should be too)

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Marx and Me (Feminism and socialism don't have to go together, but it seems like the reaction to both in this country are about the ...
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Hi! I'm an somewhat workaholic college student, who finds joy in books, music, and beautiful things. This is my place to celebrate those things.
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