Tag Archives: Orhan Pamuk

Don’t Quit Your Day Job

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Writing was the sole activity of his life, but not his sole happiness. He knew he had to work like everybody else. He could enjoy doing other work. Yes, if it provided a livelihood, he could do any kind of … Continue reading →

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Right…Now. Or now…or…

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

In fact no one recognizes the happiest moment in their lives when they are having it. It may well be that, in a moment of joy, one might sincerely believe that they are living that golden instant “now,” even having … Continue reading →

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To Pest From Buda L.O.V.E.

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

Monday I’ll begin a few weeks of putting myself at the mercy of strangers in Turkey as I try to learn their remarkable language. This will most certainly lead to a series tracking my slow climb from failure to intermediate. … Continue reading →

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En Route

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

It’s a travel back the the States day, a “get on the bus to the airport at 8:30 am Istanbul time and hope to catch the shuttle home at 9:30 pm Colorado time” day. As one incapable of sleeping on … Continue reading →

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Underline.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Read sparingly but ardently. That way you’ll look far more knowledgeable than those who read a great deal but enjoy nothing. -Orhan Pamuk. The Black Book. (One might even trade the word “travel” for “read” to discover something lovely.)

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It’s Nice to be New

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

You’ve thrown away your chance for a normal life. This is what makes you such an exceptional person. -Orhan Pamuk. Snow.               Will you be casting off your normal life? Feel free to share … Continue reading →

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