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Valentine’s Recap: Burgers, Pictures, and Old Quotes about Love

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Hannah

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and I am pleased to say that the significant others of 1109 made sure that today all the different tables boasted flowers. James and I celebrated our four-year anniversary last week with a fancy dinner out, … Continue reading →

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In the evening

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Hannah

“In the evening we shall be examined on love.” -St. John of the Cross  And it won’t be multiple choice, Though some of us would prefer it that way. Neither will it be essay, which tempts us to run on … Continue reading →

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« Allons voir un coucher du soleil »

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Hannah

The joyous thing about teaching is that you get to inflict on your students all the things you love most. For me, that meant lots of French literature and poetry. Some appreciated it, some did not, all endured it. With … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Company

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Hannah

I don’t know how Paris can not rub off and make someone artsy. Everything about the city screams artistic inspiration. As you walk through the streets you walk among art, among buildings that testify to centuries of changing artistic styles … Continue reading →

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Primary Colors and Prime Ministers

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Hannah

“I cannot pretend to be impartial about the colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.” – Winston Churchill I don’t actually remember learning the color wheel. I am sure that at some … Continue reading →

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What is art?

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Hannah

I am currently reading one of the best books I have ever read. I guess I should offer the disclaimer that I declare this about most books I am reading, as I am given to profuse and extreme expressions of … Continue reading →

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