Tag Archives: city

Lonely in the City: How Manila Mends the Heart.

Posted on March 29, 2013 by toynbeeconvector

Only a beautiful city can repair a broken heart. After having been turned away from my alma mater and missing the opportunity to bid my students adieu and congratulate them on successfully completing high school, I took my loneliness out … Continue reading →

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Impermanence.

Posted on January 7, 2013 by toynbeeconvector

All our lives we fought against exalting the individual, against the elevation of the single person, and long ago we were over and done with the business of a hero, and here it comes up again: the glorification of one … Continue reading →

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Manila: On Occupying and Being Occupied.

Posted on January 4, 2013 by toynbeeconvector

My office building at twilight, shortly before we all left for the holiday break. We had to vacate our third floor premises some months ago to make room for renovations but we’ll be back in here soon. Looking at it … Continue reading →