Monday, September 16, 2024
Starry starry night--
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q5fuVFWe0Q
Van Gogh Museum --Amsterdam--a recreation of Van Gogh in his voice.
In these closeups--you see the colors and brush strokes, pencil strokes better.
Excerpts are probably based on his letters to Theo--who financed him--
Yes, too much is made of his madness--
it was probably manic-depressive disorder--and he was an Aries too.
I always want to write a novel called Dear Theo.
It was Theo's wife who conserved Vincent's paintings and was a one woman PR agent--writing the first essay about her brother in law. Theo died a few months after Vincent--while trying to plan a retrospective exhibition.
They are buried next to each other.
Try to get to Amsterdam--I did and I loved it.
The paintings are quite small--and you can see the East Asian influence.
There is not one of his paintings or drawings that I don't love.
I can look at them forever,
He didn't have an easy life--he was often misunderstood.
He was poor, and people don't treat poor people that well.
After a romantic rejection and the failed religious episode, he just painted and drew feverishly, right through his time in the asylum, where he wrote the food was always on the point of going bad.
But his Dr. Gachet liked him.
Trying to live with Gauguin in the "dream"yellow house was a mistake--clash of personalities--both very intense.
Ahead of his time.
Don McLean - Vincent ( Starry, Starry Night) With Lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxHnRfhDmrk
As all novelists after Hemingway are Children of Hemingway
all artists aftervan Gogh are Children of Van Gogh.
Kyi May Kaung
9-16-2024
The sound-scape of new TV mini series--Shogun
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/shogun-making-modern-world-feudal-japan-1235982581/
Only the voices left in--the rest all made up--
Inotice in C-drama the sword sounds. I miss working in sound.
But--in writing you get it all, sight, sounds, smells--thoughts. Past, future, inside different heads. Omniscient views. Past, present, future. Glad I'm a writer, Kyi May Kaung 9-16-2024
Major new report AirBusted from Justice for Myanmar and InfoBirmanie
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/myanmars-crisis-the-world/airbus-partnering-with-chinese-titan-selling-killer-jets-to-myanmars-junta-report.html
Three of Airbus’s major shareholders are the French, Spanish and German governments, all of which have publicly condemned the Feb.1, 2021 coup in Myanmar as well as the war crimes that followed it.
“While these governments have publicly condemned the Myanmar military’s crimes and committed to stopping arms flows, they appear to be, at least, silent regarding Airbus’s continued collaboration with AVIC behind the scenes,” the report says.
Yadanar Maung, a spokesperson for Justice for Myanmar said: “Airbus has been turning a blind eye to AVIC’s dirty deals with the brutal Myanmar military for too long.”
“With ongoing credible documentation and reporting at the UN of the human rights crisis in Myanmar, Airbus must have known that its key business partner AVIC is supplying aircraft, weapons and ongoing technical maintenance services to the junta in Myanmar,” she added.
Johanna Chardonnieras, coordinator for Info Birmanie, called for the European states that have stakes in Airbus to take action: “The French, Spanish and German governments have a responsibility and a duty to act when Airbus’ partner and investee is linked [to] war crimes.”
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024
Timothy Snyder's Bloodlands--a NewYork Times bestsller--Hitler, Stalin, Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Jews--
https://www.amazon.com/Bloodlands-Europe-Between-Hitler-Stalin/dp/0465031471?asin=0465031471&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1
I've been to Auschwitz and Majdanek in Poland.
This is a must read--also Robert Conquest,The Great Terror.
Floods in Naypyitaw--
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/rescuers-overstretched-as-floods-trap-thousands-in-naypyitaw.html
m a h must have fled in a helicopter already--but don't know where he went.
Russia??
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Traditionally, kathakali is performed exclusively by men and young boys who play the parts of both males and females. The dancers are dedicated to its practice throughout their lives. The movement is vigorous and florid. Stylized gestures and facial expressions follow the rules of bharata natyam.Aug 28, 2024
Kathakali | Indian, Theatre, Mask - Britannica
Adam Smith on the non-profitability of slavery--
It appears, accordingly, from the
experience of all ages and nations, I believe, that the work done by
freemen comes cheaper in the end than that performed by slaves.
It is found to do so even at Boston, New-York, and Philadelphia,
where the wages of common labour are so very high.
Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations.
Take note--
And that is why the Burmese junta is flailing as well as failing.
What I found while Googling-"Foundling Nation"--Adam Smith--Wealth of Nations pdf.
https://www.rrojasdatabank.info/Wealth-Nations.pdf
Worth reading--so read it.
kmk
9-12-2024
Palestine economy in free fall--poem.
Palestine economy in free fall--right--just like Burma--
https://www.aol.com/palestinian-economy-free-fall-require-142051989.html
Daily we see images of rubble and bombed out
cities and neighborhoods.
BTW--it all smells the same
ashes, sweetish smell of buried corpses
dust.
no water
no food
few people.
Nothing green.
No birds. No crops, no chickens
cattle, fishes, birds.
No trees. No vehicles of any sort.
No children --certainly no laughter.
Tired of useless UN, useless West too.
kmk
9-12-2024
It does not really matter which photo I attach.
27 conscripted escape to KNU--
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/knu-myanmar-junta-conscripts-kill-guards-and-escape.html
I've been waiting for this, but these are only 27 of 000s.
At the very least they will provide plenty of strategic info--which is getting more and more accurate and timely--e g m a h's whereabouts. Since 1988 forced conscripts used as porters incld village women who are often raped have been forced to walk ahead of regular troops as human "mine-sweepers." My friend who passed away of old age, helped finance motor boat to rescue (Shan) victims-- SWAN--Shan Women's Action Network supplied contraceptive pills in case rape victims survived and were left pregnant. I want you to read this because it is all beyond horrible. You need to know--and don't ever say "Tatmadaw" "Great Mother Army," it's more like sit tat--just "army" and M--word and "Yangon". Boring, as they say in the C-dramas. km
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Monday, September 09, 2024
Sunday, September 08, 2024
From Rostov on Don wiki--
Rostov-on-Don is the location of the Russian Southern Military District, which includes the 58th Combined Arms Army. As such, it was a key logistical hub during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive.[16]
On 23 June 2023, amid the conflict in Ukraine, the Wagner Group, a private military company fighting on behalf of the Russian Federation, declared a rebellion against the Russian Ministry of Defence and took control of Rostov-on-Don.[17] On June 24, after reaching a negotiated settlement with the Russian government and military, the Wagner Group withdrew from the city.[18]
Government
Saturday, September 07, 2024
Friday, September 06, 2024
Found flash poetry-- from 2004-2007--Nincompoops frogs in the well.
Two former sisters in law:
"When I made bread for them in a bread maker, she said this was the best bread she ever tasted."
"She" had never traveled beyond Rangoon and Moulmein even inside Burma.
"Is there good bread in America?"
She was very jealous when I won a scholarship for a Ph.D.
*
After Cyclone Nargis:
"We've bribed everyone we should have bribed. Still the electricity is not on yet."
"Wet Poke" Dirty Pig (pseudonym) found a finger in a fish she was cleaning.
"We threw away the fish."
Democracy colleague who jumped the fence in 2011--
from 2007: "You can't shoot prices to keep them down."
So you want to be like J.K.Rawling?
"The (semen) donor is not--It's my friend."
Another former sister in law--"Chickens are cheaper in America."
I didn't even bother explaining to them that America subsidizes the agricultural sector.
Democracy colleague about when ABSDF factions put death threats on each other(Pajau Massacre):
"At this point I had had enough."
It's like a botched marriage or exile,ha?
At this point I've stopped speaking, reading and writing Burmese.
When I said, They should become impotent--meaning"not potent"not powerful
My then husband laughed his head off.
KMKaung
9-6-2024
Thursday, September 05, 2024
Burma/Myanmar--9-5-2024
m a h targeted during Loikaw visit, 8000 Rohingya flee + guest col. Paul Greening
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmar-junta-boss-targeted-in-artillery-attack-while-visiting-karenni-capital.html
https://www.irrawaddy.com/category/opinion/guest-column
Reuters--8000 Rohingya in 2 months flee into Bangladesh.
I cld read this--not behind pay wall--at least for me.
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thousands-rohingya-flee-bangladesh-violence-myanmar-official-says-2024-09-04/
This is a new mass outflow--
I don't know who keeps the stats since 2017--
and not all arrive in Bangladesh--many drown--fetch up temporarily in Thailand--pushed back to sea--
some, must be minority, arrive in Malaysia--
Read this tog. with Paul Greening's Know your Enemy--above.
It's safe to assume everyone is your enemy--and the junta is the biggest and most dangerous.
Now they are conscripting trishaw drivers/peddlers--
Trishaws are converted bicycles with 2 passenger seats on the side.
KMKaung
9-5-2024
From wiki--Nureyev was gay and died of AIDS
In 1961, when Fonteyn was considering retirement, Rudolf Nureyev defected from the Kirov Ballet while dancing in Paris. Fonteyn, though reluctant to partner with him because of their 19-year age difference, danced with him in his début with the Royal Ballet in Giselle on 21 February 1962. The duo immediately became an international sensation, each dancer pushing the other to their best performances. They were most noted for their classical performances in works such as Le Corsaire Pas de Deux, Les Sylphides, La Bayadère, Swan Lake, and Raymonda, in which Nureyev sometimes adapted choreographies specifically to showcase their talents. The pair premièred Ashton's Marguerite and Armand, which had been choreographed specifically for them, and were noted for their performance in the title roles of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet. The following year, Fonteyn's husband was shot during an assassination attempt and became a quadriplegic, requiring constant care for the remainder of his life. In 1972, Fonteyn went into semi-retirement, although she continued to dance periodically until the end of the decade. In 1979, she was fêted by the Royal Ballet and officially pronounced the prima ballerina assoluta of the company. She retired to Panama, where she spent her time writing books, raising cattle, and caring for her husband. She died from ovarian cancer exactly 29 years after her premiere with Nureyev in Giselle.
Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Tuesday, September 03, 2024
50 novels featuring old women--international--
https://bookriot.com/novels-about-older-women/
I've only read A Student of History by Nina Revoyr--published by Akashic Books--which has some connection to George Pelacanos--whose mother lives in my building.
Amazing--
It was when there was still this bookstore on Wisconsin Av. When I said, "I would like to meet more writers," Pelecanos said,"I never socialize with writers. None of my friends are writers."
Now I begin to get the point. It's better to observe people.
Or spin stories off of imagined or observed moments.
For instance there was this pretty girl at Teaism embroidering a gold threaded badge for her boyfriend, who she said was graduating from West Point."
From my radio job and my favorite economics professor in NY, I learned to chat with taxi drivers who come from all over--the Ethiopian, the Syrian, the one from Rwanda--But I don't chat with some who look like wierdos-
The Ethiopian asked me a strange question--What's your religion?
The one in Amsterdam said, "It's so sad you don't see your brother in Burma.
The one from Rwanda who drove around Sheridan Circle twice while I recorded his comments on Rwanda.
One said how much he admired Putin--the gold doors.
Another said he would not mind being in the same room with "Moose Barbie."
A panoply of characters in search of a story.
Or the poet who told me at a Pew reception for finalists--how his girlfriend and he went to get an abortion, when they were teenagers--and "all the way back I heard a baby crying."
Some come to lunch just to tell me a story--which became 53 Red Roses.
Thank you,
Kyi May Kaung.
Women's health--medical--HRT--menopause
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hormone_replacement_therapy
Just use this for general info.
See a qualified medical professional--
In my experience --so called info=opinions sprayed out verbally are all wrong--
And an over reliance on religion and meditation only resulted in the death they were preparing themselves for.
Monday, September 02, 2024
Heard on a writing/publishing panel--
Be aware what genre you are writing (when you approach agents).
Alan Clements writes directly to Mohammed Yunus in Dhaka
https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/guest-column/dhakas-role-in-myanmars-crisis.html
There is a profound crisis of truth in our world today—a crisis exacerbated by misinformation and the distortion of facts. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has been vilified by many, her legacy marred by accusations of collusion with the military. Yet, evidence strongly refutes these claims. Her speeches and actions over the years, documented in a comprehensive four-volume series by myself and my colleague Fergus Harlow, reveal a leader steadfast in her commitment to justice and democracy.
The situation in Myanmar is escalating. Weapons supplied by global powers like Russia and China are fueling the conflict, pushing the nation closer to the abyss. The world cannot afford to turn a blind eye. It is in this context that I appeal to Prof. Yunus. His leadership in Bangladesh offers a rare opportunity to influence the course of history in Myanmar.
We propose the Ashoka Peace Accords—a call for the immediate release of Myanmar’s democratic leaders and an end to the violence that threatens to engulf the nation. The world is crying out for peace, dialogue and reconciliation—not state-sanctioned murder. This initiative could mark the beginning of a second wave of independence in Myanmar, where truth, dignity and the power of conscience prevail over tyranny.
The assassination of Ko Ni, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s lawyer, is a chilling reminder of the stakes involved. His murder, while holding his grandchild in broad daylight, was not just an attack on an individual; it was an attack on justice, freedom and the rule of law. This act of brutality underscores the urgent need for international intervention.
Prof. Yunus has the power to be a catalyst for change in Myanmar. His voice, his influence, and his moral authority can shine a light on the injustices occurring in Myanmar, galvanizing global action. The recent victory in Bangladesh can serve as an inspiration—‚a demonstration of what is possible when courage and conscience come together.
The people of Myanmar, like those in Bangladesh, yearn for freedom, justice, and the restoration of democracy. The release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the thousands of political prisoners rotting in Myanmar’s prisons is not just a necessity for Myanmar’s future—it is a moral imperative for the world.
As Bangladesh navigates its own path forward, may it also lead the charge for justice and freedom in Myanmar. The world is watching, and the stakes could not be higher. This is a moment for bold leadership and unwavering commitment to the principles that unite us all as human beings.
Alan Clements is an author, human rights activist, investigative journalist and former Buddhist Monk and co-author of “Burma’s Revolution of the Spirit:
The Struggle for Democratic Freedom and Dignity”.
This article first appeared in The Bangkok Post.
Rohingya photographer who won awards--graphic--heart-rending
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/01/g-s1-20025/whatever-happened-to-the-rohingya-refugee-who-won-a-u-n-award-for-his-photos
No group of people deserves to be systematically annihilated.
Archive of Our Own--fansite--
https://archiveofourown.org/works/58640218
I really don't think I can plow through all this--
Easier to read online samples on Amazon and look at the ratings.
Sunday, September 01, 2024
Writers' guide to fanfiction--
https://medium.com/@joannasmith008/fanfiction-428029544a12
I tried Wattpad ages ago--about 7 years ago--but then went straight to self-publishing after posting only one short item.
New movies--Baby Girl--Nicole Kidman--adult/erotic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/culture/article/20240831-the-order-review-jude-law-and-nicholas-hoult-star-in-a-superbly-acted-cop-drama-about-us-neo-nazis
Sounds like novel Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren (2 people) or novels by J S Scott.
I'm not planning to watch the movie.
There is no novel of the same name.
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