Someone had appeared, to say something. Sleep had no ears. So it had to be said through visual symbols. Continue reading
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© 2018 Kate Griffin. All rights reserved.
© 2018 Kate Griffin. All rights reserved.
Yangon diary
Dan and I are the only foreigners taking part in the conference, and all the information we’ve seen has been in Burmese, so we’re not entirely sure what’s going on. Continue reading
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high seas
Though I had written to warn Dr. S that I would land and see his famous gardens, I gave up all thoughts of doing so when I saw how it was to be done. Continue reading
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wander and wonder
Did I not paint ?–and wander and wonder at everything ? Continue reading
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shirt-sleeves
It was curious to see how little the English cared for these glories around them. Continue reading
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Brobdingnagian
At the last station one of the Japanese ministers got into our carriage in the costume of a perfect English gentleman, chimney-pot hat included. He invited me to come and see his wife at his country-house, and at Yedo packed … Continue reading
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Sacred Plants
The famous botanic gardens are six miles from Calcutta, but the whole drive is full of interest and wonderful vegetation. A German was director of the gardens in Dr. King’s absence, and went heart and soul into my work of … Continue reading
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buendia
The ancient people had a sophisticated way of predicting weather. They had flourishing boat building and jewelry industries… In the 1800s, the men were shy and since courtship customs were a bit difficult to follow, they expressed their feelings through … Continue reading
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As beautiful as a prince
I do not know if other villages have this tradition; but in Gon Zaung, a village in central Myanmar, they used to have this charming custom: when a boy was about to enter the monastery as a novice, another family … Continue reading
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Rivers of China
‘Oh dear,’ she said, ‘I do wish I hadn’t married. I wish I’d been an explorer.’ And then she said dreamily, ‘The Rivers of China, for instance.’ ‘But what do you know about the rivers of China, darling,’ I said. … Continue reading
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Wonder and mystery
I was born with the gift of rain, an ancient soothsayer in an even more ancient temple once told me. This was back in a time when I did not believe in fortune-tellers, when the world was not yet filled … Continue reading
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Impossible worsted stockings
Tan interrupted. “But the British have held India by their guns for over a hundred years.” “You are mistaken,” said Poya. “The British hold India down by their charm.” “What charm?” said Tan, gulping with surprise. “By being handsome,” said … Continue reading