Archive for January, 2009

Defiance

Lately I have been very angry. Moreover my teacher today at a class told a crowd of 200 people ” This world we live in, is the worst of all worlds: We cannot trust our leaders, our friends, our financial institutions .”

Posted by Joelle in Culture, Film, Photography

Moroccan French Grandeur

Yes, it’s true. Daniele Pollitz appeared at my house one winter evening in New York as I was hosting a small tea comite for my dear friends from Casablanca. It’s about being confronted with someone who has a certain Allure but not knowing exactly where it comes from, if its justified or just pure theatrical performance.

Posted by Joelle in Art, Lifestyle, Profiles

When am I?

“All we really need to survive is one person who truly loves us.” Penelope – Lost
I have never really been a TV person, especially series. They make me feel like I am a hostage to a weekly date, that I will miss and give up for seven long days. My personality constantly leads me to the illusion that I am in full control of my time and my life.

Posted by Joelle in Film, Lifestyle

Lost and Found Connections

The day those towers fell I was in a car, stuck in the heavy morning traffic of the Sao Paulo streets. I received a phone call from a friend saying, “A minute ago an aircraft hit one of the World Trade Center towers…” -This is strictly impossible, are you nuts? This is not South America, we are talking New York!”

Posted by Joelle in Culture, Exhibitions, New York

2009 Instant Karma Resolutions

A few minutes before the arrival of 2009 I was gazing the sky. A dark, cold night in New York City. Based on the Instant Karma principle I gathered from the planets a few simple and immediate suggestions to enliven and enlighten your life in 2009.

Posted by Joelle in Books, Lifestyle, Wellness