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The Essence of Love in Des’ree’s Song “I’m Kissing You”

Posted on April 25, 2024 by roachml1

Featured in Baz Luhrmann’s version of Romeo and Juliet (1996), all four minutes and fifty-three seconds of “I’m Kissing You” by Des’ree encapsulates the feeling of love in its purest form. The first strike of the chord immediately brings the … Continue reading →

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Sheer Utterance of Expression by Mary Roach

Posted on March 23, 2024 by roachml1

“The moral life of man forms part of the subject-matter of the artist, but the morality of art consists in the perfect use of an imperfect medium.” In 1936, Helmut Newton started his career in film photography. As his career took … Continue reading →

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Venus of Willendorf Ekphrastic Poem

Posted on February 20, 2024 by roachml1

Each stipple inutile for others touch, To the hands of stone journeyed the water, Predetermined to man, ne’er for more, To give spawn, as they call youth, but as years Bear, paleness tholes, wise fruits ferment to wine, Sentient of … Continue reading →

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