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Written by Teresita Blanco (The Artsy Sister)
Good Books to Read Review
La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca Play Review Lorca was a Spanish writer. He wrote during the early days of Franco's regime. His ideology and his sensual orientation did not match Franco's agenda. Thus, Franco disappeared this writer. No one has yet discovered whereabouts of Lorca's body. Anyhow, Lorca is mostly known for his poems and for his tragic plays. This play starts in medias res. It is the funeral of Bernarda Alba's last husband. The play introduces the main character in a terrible light. Basically, Bernarda Alba is a tyrannical matriarch. She has all her daughters...
Book Reviews of Some of my Favorite Novels
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Recently I reread the novella Metamorphosis. I cannot help but identify with Gregor Samsa. Not in body, but in spirit. He used to be so self-sufficient and then he woke up one morning in the form of a hideous vermin. The first time I read it, I could half understand it. You need a certain degree of knowledge of the English language in order to understand it. In my opinion, it is better to read it in English than in Spanish. English is closer to the original German language. Thus, it makes for a better...
Classical Music Appreciation Day: Villa-Lobos and Chopin
I was starting to get bored of modern music. It was then when I remembered that I have a huge vinyl record collection. The FIU library was giving them away for free. Since I used to work in the library, I was allowed to take as many as I wanted, so I took the entire cart. It was quite the trip to lug so many records halfway across the school. It was a right place at the right time scenario. Anyhow, today I listed to two vinyl records, both sides of them. Each vinyl record can only fit about an...
Zote Bonaparte Hollow Knight x Napoleon Art Parody
I did a new Hollow Knight Art Parody. Above, you can see the painting that I am parodying. It is called Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Jacques Louis David. I thought that the composition of this painting would work for a funny hollow knight parody. Zote has a Napoleon complex. For those not familiar with the complex, it defines a person with a domineering or aggressive attitude, who uses it as a form of overcompensation for being physically small or short. Zote is rather small and weak. Though, internally, he perceives himself as a powerful warrior. This fanart is meant...
What I ate Yesterday: Cheesecake Factory Foodie Review
It had been a while since I visited the Cheesecake Factory. The last time I went there was for my birthday. I like going there every once in a while. The one in Dadeland mall is a little bit far from my house. A good dessert is the only thing that lures me out of the house these days. In order to avoid waiting in line, we made a reservation. It didn’t cut that much on the wait time. To pass the time, I took some photos and videos of the scenery. I also photographed the place where they keep...