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Rashomon

Posted on November 19, 2012 by vanbraman

Today I read Rashomon and other Stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa. The stories in the book are based on tales from Konjaku Monogatarishū. Each of the stories in Konjaku Monogatarishū start with the words ‘Now long ago…’ Does that sound familiar? … Continue reading →

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Flowing with Honey

Posted on November 18, 2012 by vanbraman

Over and over in the Old Testament we see Israel referred to as a land flowing with milk and honey. While in Israel I captured a few pictures that represent the honey portion of this statement. The first picture is … Continue reading →

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