Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Teaser Tuesdays
Didn't want to give anything away from Mockingjay! If you're not reading the trilogy yet, start!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Movie Mondays
Frida
Book, 1983 by Hayden Herrera
The biography of the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo reveals a woman of extreme magnetism and originality, and an artist whose sensual vibrancy came from her experiences. Following Kahlo from her childhood near Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution, her crippling accident at eighteen and her tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera.
With generous use of firsthand sources including collectors, friends, and fellow artists, Hayden Herrera has produced an exhaustively researched study of the Mexican painter's life, loves, and artistic ambitions. Material from the artist's letters and diaries adds a distinctively intimate tone to a sympathetically told tale of sexuality, politics, and marginalization in the world of art. This bestselling book is considered the primary record of Kahlo's life
Movie, 2002 directed by Julie Taymor
Features: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Antonio Banderas
Tagline: Prepare to be seduced.
Awards: The film won 2 Oscars: Best Makeup and Best Music, Original Score. Salma Hayek was nominated for Best Actress but lost to Nicole Kidman (The Hours).
Have you read the book or seen the movie?
Book, 1983 by Hayden HerreraThe biography of the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo reveals a woman of extreme magnetism and originality, and an artist whose sensual vibrancy came from her experiences. Following Kahlo from her childhood near Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution, her crippling accident at eighteen and her tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera.
With generous use of firsthand sources including collectors, friends, and fellow artists, Hayden Herrera has produced an exhaustively researched study of the Mexican painter's life, loves, and artistic ambitions. Material from the artist's letters and diaries adds a distinctively intimate tone to a sympathetically told tale of sexuality, politics, and marginalization in the world of art. This bestselling book is considered the primary record of Kahlo's life
Movie, 2002 directed by Julie TaymorFeatures: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Antonio Banderas
Tagline: Prepare to be seduced.
Awards: The film won 2 Oscars: Best Makeup and Best Music, Original Score. Salma Hayek was nominated for Best Actress but lost to Nicole Kidman (The Hours).
Have you read the book or seen the movie?
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Reading Goals for 2011
Do you have any reading goals for the new year? I have chosen a few to focus on.
1 | Improve my # of books completed in the 52 Challenge (>30).
2 | Complete all 4 seasonal challenges this year.
3 | Read at least 10 books from my 100 list.
4 | Start at least one more new book club tradition.
5 | Apply my One Little Word, CHANGE, to my reading this year.
What are your reading goals for 2011?
1 | Improve my # of books completed in the 52 Challenge (>30).
2 | Complete all 4 seasonal challenges this year.
3 | Read at least 10 books from my 100 list.
4 | Start at least one more new book club tradition.
5 | Apply my One Little Word, CHANGE, to my reading this year.
What are your reading goals for 2011?
One Little Word
I've been following Ali Edwards' blog for awhile. Since 2006 she has been encouraging her readers to participate in One Little Word. It has been life changing for her and others. I decided to participate this year. Here is what Ali has to say about it:
A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow. From my own personal experience, it can be a catalyst for enriching your life.
In 2006, I began a tradition of choosing one word for myself each January — a word that I can focus on, mediate on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. My words have included play, peace, vitality, nurture, and story. These words have each become a part of my life in one way or another. They've been imbedded into who I am, and into who I'm becoming. They've been what I've needed (and didn't know I needed). They've helped me to breathe deeper, to see clearer, and to grow.
My word for 2011 is light.
You can sign up to take her class at BPC for $36 (or just play along without signing up).
I have chosen the word CHANGE for 2011. I'm going to apply it to my reading (and life in general) and see what happens.
What word will you pick?
Sunday Survey
How do you like Half Broke Horses? Less than 2 weeks until the meeting!5=I love it!
4=I really like it.
3=I like it.
2=It's just okay.
1=I don't like it.
