Philia, agape and other little things…
The Greeks used three words to designate love: eros, carnal love; philia, friendship; and agape, amorous love.
Month: July 2010
The columnist's hatred
I've titled this article "The Hatred of the Columnist." The French columnist—because it truly is a French affliction—is as he is...
Haiku Lessons
To write a haiku, one must absolutely respect four qualities: Sabi: simplicity and an awareness of the passage of time, which alters things and...
One more stopover…
Alvaro Mutis is a truly great writer and, what's more, one of my dearest friends. Since he hasn't published any books for a few years now, I...