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  • 29 Apr 2023

    Aachen, Radhadesh, Dusseldorf for the 44th

    Aachen, Radhadesh, Dusseldorf for the 44th

    For my 44th my only wish was to pray. To thank God for the blessings. To let go and trust the cosmos. It was a sweet little road trip. It’s almost May, and I still carry with me: the smell of incense, the sound of bells, and a sense of calm.

  • 25 Apr 2023

    An Ode to the Stylish Cafes of Copenhagen

    An Ode to the Stylish Cafes of Copenhagen

    The aroma of coffee fills the air,As I sit in this cozy little square.The clinking of cups and chatter of friends,A peaceful escape that never ends. The sun shines through the window panes,As I sip on my latte and forget my pains.The barista smiles and greets me by name,A warm feeling that’s hard to explain.…

  • 22 Apr 2023

    10 Postcards from Copenhagen

    10 Postcards from Copenhagen

    The keyring at the 7 Eleven informs me that hygge is about taking time away from the daily rush to be together with people you care about – or even by yourself – to relax and enjoy life’s quieter pleasures. It costs 50 kroner.

  • 9 Apr 2023

    Belmonte Arboretum in Spring Sunshine

    Belmonte Arboretum in Spring Sunshine

    A visit to the Belmonte Arboretum in Wageningen yielded joy and sunshine. In full bloom were rhododendrons, cherry blossoms, magnolias, camellias, and narcissus. There were plenty varieties of rose bushes though not yet flowering, their promise holding much hope. It’s lovely how the entire year has offerings of petalled wonders. Adding to the day were…

  • 9 Apr 2023

    70 Postcards from Paris

    70 Postcards from Paris

    Bambi and I were in Paris for the Winter holidays – here is a sampling of what we were up to. It was magical!

  • 13 Aug 2022

    The Graph of a Cry

    The Graph of a Cry

    My dissertation is available as a book for academics, libraries, and those who are interested to read more about the phenomenal journey of the American ghazal. This dissertation analyzes the journey of the ancient Arabic poetic form of the ghazal to America to provide insights into transnational poetry and cultural mobility. While the movement of…

  • 22 Sep 2021

    Intersectionality and Film at the Filmacademie

    Intersectionality and Film at the Filmacademie

    Almost every year I get to work with the vibrant students of the Filmacademie. An opportunity that I greatly look forward to as it always leads to powerful conversations in which I get to learn just as much as the students. The diversity and inclusion workshop involves the theory of Intersectionality and unpacking films and…

  • 10 Jan 2021

    Museum VoorLinden in a weird year

    Museum VoorLinden in a weird year

    In the summer 2020, we took some time off to go visit spaces that resonated our inner landscape. It was a beautiful time for innovation, but mostly there was devastation followed by a constant creeping feeling of calamity. When my friend Marrije suggested that a visit to the Museum Voorlinden is a must. I took…

  • 8 Dec 2020

    If I Am Tired, I Will Rest

    If I Am Tired, I Will Rest

    The kingdom of heaven — whatever that place is to you — does not care about how many books you have published nor how many emails you have answered. Just imagine dying without truly understanding just how many shades of blue the sky contains? Source: If I Am Tired, I Will Rest By: Lisa Marie Basile…

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