These days we are all a bit confused. In English, “confusion” is one way to translate “Babel” but it also means “a mixture of sounds and voices” and that’s what Poets of Babel, the multilingual poetry club that I created, is about. I could say it all started, after talking the night away on theContinue reading “The Babel in Us”
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Pico Iyer Asks: “Where is Home?” I Say: “Home is Babel”
Pico Iyer asks: “Where is home?” I say: “Home is Babel.” In this amazing TED talk (I know, I know, ALL TED Talks are amazing, but this one is special!) Pico Iyer just articulated everything I already knew but am just beginning to coherently express about myself. I am debating whether or not to tellContinue reading “Pico Iyer Asks: “Where is Home?” I Say: “Home is Babel””
See For Yourself~Poets of Babel’s 1st Anniversary Videos
It took me a while, perhaps too long, but I have still abided by my old rule of sharing “before the next event,” which will be next Monday, June 24th. Instead of telling you how it was, I’m just going to let you listen for yourself. It’ll be almost like you didn’t miss a thing.Continue reading “See For Yourself~Poets of Babel’s 1st Anniversary Videos”
Merħba to Poets of Babel
I believe in messages from the universe. At least over a year ago, I decided that I wanted to start a poetry club. Then, I did nothing…until today. Last Thursday, I met with two of the most awesome people I know, Marc, a former break dancer/polyglot MC turned design engineer and Nadine, a jeweler whoContinue reading “Merħba to Poets of Babel”
Tower of Babel Collage
So…I am obsessed with the Tower of Babel. I’m not 100% sure why, although it’s clear to me that this obsession relates to my love of languages. But it’s not just the love of speaking languages or even hearing them, but just seeing the text of another language sends me into an irrationally ecstaticContinue reading “Tower of Babel Collage”
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