Tag Archives: choices

Rewriting the Self

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Art for Housewives

In 1512, Dutch philosopher Erasmus of Rotterdam published a text on how to rewrite pre-existing texts. The purpose was to show that there were many ways to say the same thing. His book, De Copia, begins like this: “The speech … Continue reading →

Posted in exploring the self | Tagged choices, De Copia, Erasmus of Rotterdam, Exercises in Style, Raymond Queneau, self-narration | Leave a comment

Bedtime Stories for Grown-ups

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Art for Housewives

Insomnia is still stalking me. I know, it’s all in my brain. Wide awake at 2 a.m. once again, I understood that I needed help in redirecting my thoughts. Maybe by reading. Reading for just six minutes, according to some … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, female consciousness, storytelling | Tagged bedtime stories, choices, Frank R. Stockton, short story, The Lady or the Tiger | 2 Comments

The Turning Point

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Art for Housewives

The Grey Cloud keeps following me. So, when I came across an article regarding Victor Frankl and Man’s Search for Meaning, I wrapped my eyes around it. Frankl writes about his experience at Auschwitz because it was here that he … Continue reading →