Venice is the consummate magician. It makes marble palaces vanish into silent fogs, labyrinthine calli (streets) disappear at the whim of moody tides, and can even turn the most pedestrian of people into fantastical, masked creatures. Just like its world-famous Carnevale, Venice thrives on mystery and awe, from the secret passageways that riddle Gothic Palazzo Ducale, to the esoteric powers of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, to the inexplicable radiance of Titian's Assunta altarpiece. After countless sojourns, I am yet to tire of the place. Some spells are simply too hard to break.
Oprah Winfrey was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to Vernita Lee, a former maid, and Vernon Winfrey, a coal miner, barber, and city councilman.
While Winfrey has been cited as the richest African American of the 20th century, she does not come from a rich, or even middle class, family. She was born in an economically troubled neighborhood and raised by a single-teenaged mother in the city of Milwaukee. Orpah, named after a biblical character, had a name no one could pronounce, so her family and friends starting calling her Oprah. Shortly after Oprah's birth, Vernita Lee left her daughter and traveled north. Oprah was then raised by her grandmother,Hatti Mae Lee. Oprah while being raised by her grandmother lived in terrible conditions. Oprah's only friends were farm animals,however even at that age Oprah had a very imaginative mind. Oprah would frequently give the animals dramatic parts and included them in games. This was perhaps where she had gotten the craze for acting, and would soon be seen in legendary masterpieces such as El color púrpura(1985). Oprah because of her grandmother's values, had religion and God instilled in herself at a very young age. Oprah because of her grandmother knew how to read,and write before the age of three. Oprah during church would recite poems,and verses from the bible. Soon the church, and the entire neighborhood knew she had a gift and was nicknamed,"The Little Speaker". This would soon prompt her to become a woman with a strong perspective, which millions across the world would want to have insight on. This prepared her for The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986).
Actually she has a foundation for children live on the streets.
This week my favorite song was THE NIGHTS from AVICII , because its handwriting is so beautiful , definitely is my favorite song.
The Nights
Avicii
Hey, once upon a younger year When all our shadows disappeared The animals inside came out to play Hey, When face to face with all our fears Learned our lessons through the tears Make memories we knew would never fade One day my father he told me Son, don't let this slip away He took me in his arms, I heard him say When you get older Your wild life will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid
He said, one day you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember My father told me when I was just a child These are the nights that never die My father told me
When thunder clouds start pouring down Light a fire they can't put out Carve your name into those shinning stars He said go adventure far beyond these shores Don't forsake this life of yours I'll guide you home no matter where you are One day my father he told me Son, don't let this slip away When I was just a kid, I heard him say When you get older Your wild life will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid
He said, one day you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember My father told me when I was just a child These are the nights that never die My father told me
