At the time of his death, Basho had more than 2000 students. In the cicada’s cryNo sign can foretellHow soon it must die. Basho, Matsuo. (1644-1694)The cicada spends years nestled underground developing from a grub into a winged creature clinging to the trunk or branch of a tree to sing its brief song, to add its […]
Read MoreThe Regular He started eating breakfast at the Taosuenoafter Abuelito died in her late eighties.Wanda can set her wristwatch by him:6:45 A.M. and he needs no menu. She dries her handson her gingham apron and pours a cup of black coffee in his mug, she keeps it stashed behind the counter: A tourist cup tattooed […]
Read MoreWhat may be added to this? Genealogy has gained popularity with many, especially with the ease of research provided by the internet. We are curious of our roots. Whether one believes in evolution or in divine intervention for man’s appearance on earth, one accepts the premise that if we trace people back far enough we are […]
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