Translating Virgil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfxK6fC2v6c
Nervous System Diseases
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmPk4_SkUuQ
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KBPru-Pu5Q
This movie relates to The Tattooed Girl. Not only is the name similar, but both girls came from no where. They were mysterious, shy but intelligent. And both girls knew how to "get around."
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Chapter 7
She was imagining things. She "heard" Siegel walk in and was waiting to hear his heavy footsteps. She was reading through Siegel's interviews. He said, "I am neither a pessimist nor an optimist; I am a realist." All Alma did was sleep and eat. This cycle would not stop until Alma stopped. Alma thought back to sitting in the ambulance with Siegel, clawing at her skin. She begged God not to let him die, for she loved Joshua Siegel. She always left the lights on hoping that if Siegel were to see he would smile. She also wore the necklace he gifted her to make him smile.She would Surprise Siegel by enrolling in a course. She left the kitchen and saw the silver flash of the knife. A girl was stabbing alma yelling "You killed my brother" She couldn't feel the blows of the knife. 32 stab wounds in all. The 8 inch stainless steal german blade Jet had purchased from an Army-Navy Outlet store; for the purpose of Alma. Jet had one last blow at alma then took the necklace from Alma's neck. Jet cleaned off the necklace and herself then returned downstairs. She called Crossman and told him to come over and he'd realize why when he got there.
"It's over. There's justice now."
"It's over. There's justice now."
Chapter 6
She answered the phone, it was Crossman offering her advise. He told Alma to go to retaining legal counsel to help her with the situation. Eyewitnesses saw them struggle at the top of the steps. He advised her not to speak unless a lawyer was present. He told Alma to get a pen and paper and write down the names and numbers of good lawyers, but she hung up the phone as the voice continued on.
Chapter 5
The cops questioned her about what happen May11 at the cemetery. She thought about the times she had been arrested in Pittsburgh and the pain she had been in. The police brought up the time when the tattooed girl boasted of killing Dr. Siegel, is this true, they asked. The tattooed girl's ex lover had betrayed her. Why did she ever say that. She was waiting for the police to proclaim, "you're under arrest." but they didn't. they let her go and warned her not to leave caramel heights.
Chapter 4
Alma was scared of her ex lover breaking in and would keep a knife by her bedside just in case. Essler called many times asking when a good time to come over would be but she made up excuses each time. The lawyer called asking to make inventory but she ceased to answer. Alma didn't want to take anything, there was nothing she wanted. She tried racing Siegel's books, that was all that was left of him. She could't remember why she hated him so much.
Chapter 3
Alma still had the key to the house. Although Siegel's family wanted her gone he left strict rules protecting her. Alma met with Crossman, the lawyer, he explained that Siegel had left Alma to be beneficiary of his estate. He also said that Alma would receive a certain amount of money monthly, she will also have her tuition, room, and board paid for in her schooling and nurse school. She would have the estate until his literacy worker, Essler, decided what to do with Siegel's estate. Alma felt comfort knowing Siegel still needed her and that he trusted her.
Chapter 2
Alma had to beg to enter the ceremony. It was only Siegel's relatives and closest friends. They made it obvious she was unwanted there. Alma sat in the back corner alone sniffling. It wasn't a normal church, there were no crosses just a platform displaying the coffin and maroon velvet drapery. No one acknowledged her and she did the same. Siegel's sister jet wasn't there. Alma fled before the coffin was taken away for Siegel to be cremated.
Chapter 20
Within 5 days out of the hospital Siegel became restless and insisted on hiking Mt. Caramel. Alma was going to join Siegel on his walk and bring the cane even though he said not to. Later that evening Siegel had a dinner planned with Sondra. Alma told herself she didn't hare her and that she herself was the one he loved. On the hike Siegel was walking so quickly Alma could barely keep up. Siegel climbed quickly up the 30 stone steps. Alma followed behind him and sensed something was wrong. When she reached the top and saw Siegel hunched over and painting. She grabbed his arm but he pushed her away. Siegel then fell backwards down the 30 steps where he lay broken and still as if he was already dead.
Chapter 19
Siegel had returned to his home to recover. He gifted Alma with a necklace that was his mother's for her "virgil at his side." The necklace was the most beautiful thing Alma had ever seen. She couldn't even utter the words Thank you. He told her the necklace was Venetian, from Venice, Italy, and that they would go their next fall on their way to Rome.
Chapter 18
Her lover was back. Dmitri was sitting at the bottom of the 19 steps to Siegel's home. He was back to reclaim Alma, but she rejected him. Dmitir was furious. He demanded she let him in and take him to her room. She shoved dmitri and he pulled her hair. Alma kicked him in the groin and he fell to the ground. She warned that she'd kill him.
'The tattooed girl fighting for her life."
Chapter 17
Siegel's heart was filled with hope, redemption, and rebirth. Through Alma's touch he gained strength. Siegel's optimism was back. He believed alma had saved him.
Chapter 16
Siegel was admitted to the hospital and decided to have no visitors only alma. he told himself this week in the hospital would be good, like a spiritual retreat. Siegel was an optimist. Siegel got to get some work done while he was in the hospital he focused on Anenid. He tried translating Virgil but that wore him out. The medicine was dripping into sieges vains he began to feel different. he moaned in fear and alma retrieved a nurse. his vision was blurred he couldn't read anything. Siegel began to forget the names of people and his body became weak. Siegel wanted to tell alma "of course I love you, I will never send you away" he was so happy. he tried to convince te doctor he was cured so he could go home. suddenly. wave of doubt came over him "I will never leave. this is my tomb" he had lost all his strength. Siegel was delirious and raving. alma grabbed his hand to calm him down. she was much stronger then he was, so he had to give in.
Chapter 15
Siegel was still and optimist he didn't believe in sin he only believed in personal failings
"an optimist is one who has no choice"
Siegel began to undergo chemotherapy in may.
"an optimist is one who loves in the moment but plans for the future. as if he won't be there"
he made an appointment with the family lawyer to make a will. siegel ran into Essler, a young scholar who had applied to be his assistant. Essler and Siegel talked for hours and before departing Siegel offered if Essler would like to be his literary executor. even though it wouldn't be for even decades Essler said he would wait he wasn't impatient. Siegel was mad at alma since their last encounter. she approached Siegel asking what was gojng to happen she was worried. Siegel offered alma the oppurtunity to take a vacation and visit her family but she refused. then Siegel put up another offer for her to take A course and enroll in a night school he even offered to pay for it!
"an optimist is one who has no choice"
Siegel began to undergo chemotherapy in may.
"an optimist is one who loves in the moment but plans for the future. as if he won't be there"
he made an appointment with the family lawyer to make a will. siegel ran into Essler, a young scholar who had applied to be his assistant. Essler and Siegel talked for hours and before departing Siegel offered if Essler would like to be his literary executor. even though it wouldn't be for even decades Essler said he would wait he wasn't impatient. Siegel was mad at alma since their last encounter. she approached Siegel asking what was gojng to happen she was worried. Siegel offered alma the oppurtunity to take a vacation and visit her family but she refused. then Siegel put up another offer for her to take A course and enroll in a night school he even offered to pay for it!
Chapter 14
Alma was surprised Siegel had not fired her since the way she mouthed him off. He was still kind to her, but there was a sadness to him. She hated him less though and maybe he kept her because he sensed that. Alma learned Siegel wasn't a jew and that he had been baptized at the same church she goes to. The tattooed girl went to her room and beat her thighs. All this time she thought he was a jew. She anted to spit this in Dmitri's face.
Chapter 13
It had been 3 weeks since the tattooed girl had seen her lover. She called his number and the dial tone said it had been disconnected. She went to the cafe looking for him. The whole cafe staff laughed when they heard she was looking for Meatte. A scary boy with a reddened rash said he'd take her too him, but instead he led her to the back ally with trash cans and told her to stay put.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Chapter 12
In this new season Alma Bush was a reoccurring thought in Siegel's mind. The subject had come up where Siegel asked Alma about the mark on her face. Alma lied and said it was a birthmark then Siegel asked if she ever thought about getting it removed. She wanted to escape the conversation. Siegel felt as if Alma was his business. He questioned her about the church she went to and her beliefs in God. Alma was confused why Siegel was just now interested in learning about her. He said she was unique and her thoughts were worthy. Alma told Siegel of how some people didn't believe the holocaust occurred, he was shocked. Mr. Siegel showed he pictures she would never forget from the holocaust. She continued to question the holocaust and siegel vowed never to talk too her about the subject again, for it only upset him. Butt Siegel looked up to see alma holding his book The Shadows. She kept relating the characters to Siegel even though he insured her they were fictitious. Alma believed fiction was lying. SHe accused Siegel of making stuff up.
"She hates me now. I broke her heart."
"She hates me now. I broke her heart."
Chapter 11
His sister hated him, it was a rare thing for someone to hate Siegel, but his sister was deranged.She engraved "JEW HATER JEW" in the book he received in the mail. He hadn't talked to his sister since their incident in the fall. He considered contacting her, but it wasn't that important. Siegel was choosing Alma Bush over Jet Steadman-Siegel.
Chapter 10
The long winter had finally ended. Siegel was an optimist, it was the new him. Siegel still had his good and bad days. He started physical therapy leaving his muscles aching, but spirit rejuvenated. He continued to write and see friends even though he was ill, remember he was now an optimist.
Chapter 9
Siegel was now an optimist for at the last appointment Friedman had shared the "name" of the illness. Coincidentally Siegel received a package on the day of his diagnosis, it was a first edition copy of The Shadows. Who had sent it? There was no return address. The book was destroyed, he didn't want to look further into it. The book just sat on the edge of his desk. On the inside in was dedicated to his sister, Jet, beloved sister.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Chapter 8
The tattooed girl tried to overhear Siegel and his lover but couldn't. She hated Sondra and how she bossed her around.
The tattooed girl was not an equal of any of them and always she was made to know this.
When everyone was happy the tattooed girl was put in her place and kicked like a dog. She was praised like a pet. The tattooed girl smiled with derision. She was much prettier then Siegel's lover, but she wasn't a jew. The tattooed girl went around loosening all the railings and weakened the stair steps. No one would know and only realize as she gloated over mr. siegel that it would be too late. Never would the tattooed girl use a knife, she was too cunning.
"if you loved me i would love you. I would adore you. I would die for you"
Siegel took five prescription medicines now, although he still had his good and bad days. Alma almost pitied him. The tattooed girl still gifted her lover Dmitri even though he laughed at her. The tattooed girl thought of poisoning Siegel, but that'd be obvious, she'd be arrested and her record of warrants from Akron Valley would rise.
"Just what happens. What God lets happen."
The tattooed girl was not an equal of any of them and always she was made to know this.
When everyone was happy the tattooed girl was put in her place and kicked like a dog. She was praised like a pet. The tattooed girl smiled with derision. She was much prettier then Siegel's lover, but she wasn't a jew. The tattooed girl went around loosening all the railings and weakened the stair steps. No one would know and only realize as she gloated over mr. siegel that it would be too late. Never would the tattooed girl use a knife, she was too cunning.
"if you loved me i would love you. I would adore you. I would die for you"
Siegel took five prescription medicines now, although he still had his good and bad days. Alma almost pitied him. The tattooed girl still gifted her lover Dmitri even though he laughed at her. The tattooed girl thought of poisoning Siegel, but that'd be obvious, she'd be arrested and her record of warrants from Akron Valley would rise.
"Just what happens. What God lets happen."
Chapter 7
Finally in the late winter/spring the tattooed girl would be revenged against her enemies. she would tell her love "See? i told you. You didn't believe me." After the jew's death. That death would come soon. ~What death would come soon?~
the tattooed girl sensed the next death
the tattooed girl sensed the next death
Chapter 6
Siegel wanted to offer Alma surgery to fix her face he believed her beauty shouldn't be defaced. Siegel had lost the pages to his play in one of his panic states, Alma searched and searched everywhere even when he had given up and lost hope. Siegel was now in his drunken state playing with his hookers whom his lover had no idea about. Sondra was right, Alma had changed Siegel. He began to finish essays and all his work was neat and organized. Alma interested him, he had never seen anyone to have such lack of interest in words. He called Alma now and praised her for her fine job of vacuuming (this was the kind of praise she enjoyed). He gave her a few details on his updated diseased and ordered her to find information so he could install a wheel chair ramp.
Chapter 5
"God is subtle but not malicious." -Albert Einstein
siegel enjoyed studying German quotes. Although he hardly believed in God, Siegel wa struck by this quote. Siegel and Sondra stood on the terrace over looking the river with the snow surrounding them, "of course I love you, now is just not the time…" The medic was helping (for now at least). He wanted to keep Sondra as a dear friend, even his lover. Siegel wished to be married. Not to marry.
Siegel wanted to be a father to ethan, and not just in the legal terms; he felt an emotional connection to him.
"Dont mak promises you can't keep, Joshua. Promise?"
Siegel described alma as invaluable, for he knew Sondra and his friends disapproved of her.
siegel enjoyed studying German quotes. Although he hardly believed in God, Siegel wa struck by this quote. Siegel and Sondra stood on the terrace over looking the river with the snow surrounding them, "of course I love you, now is just not the time…" The medic was helping (for now at least). He wanted to keep Sondra as a dear friend, even his lover. Siegel wished to be married. Not to marry.
Siegel wanted to be a father to ethan, and not just in the legal terms; he felt an emotional connection to him.
"Dont mak promises you can't keep, Joshua. Promise?"
Siegel described alma as invaluable, for he knew Sondra and his friends disapproved of her.
Chapter 4
I pulled out an icicle hanging on his window, but was immediately stopped by a large german guard. "Warum?" he uttered poorly in german. "Hier ist kein warm" (there is no why here)
This was a line from Siegel's book in Survivial at Aushwitz.
"So long as we are human, we must ask."
This was a line from Siegel's book in Survivial at Aushwitz.
"So long as we are human, we must ask."
Chapter 3
The tattooed girl wanted revenge. She wanted to kill the jew. She had nothing to loose. She remembered how her daddy loved baby Alma. She also remembered shrieking when he threw her to the ceiling and how he didn't always catch her and her voice of anger yelling at her.
Her lover loved her again. Alma danced freely and happily by the river. The tattooed girl spinning in circles and spacing of her plan to kill the jew. Dmitiri stopped her, he wasn't asking her to kill joshua, if she was going to do it she at least needed to be smart about it and wait until her name was on the will. No one would suspect anything if something happened to a cripple. The night of Siegel's birthday was the worst. Although his lady friend, Sondra Blumenthal, did most the planning; Alma helped set up. Sondra was not the prettiest, she had a very angular face, but a look on her face letting you know not to mess with her. Alma prepared for the party and looked sexy wishing her lover was there to see her. The caters arrived and took over Alma's kitchen. Madame Zee, the head caterer, looked through alma not at her. She felt unwanted. She waited for Siegel to say "Where's Alma? My assistant Alma?" but he never did. She looked into the dinning room, at the head of the table sat Siegel, he looked so happy. Alma felt attraction powerfully. Siegel had so many friends; men and women.
"The ugly tattoo on her cheek pulsed with chagrin."
"Why did people care for one another, where there was no sex connection?"
She was obsessed with dmitri. She feared and disliked him, and could never be a friend to him. If he ceased to want her she wanted him dead.
Her lover loved her again. Alma danced freely and happily by the river. The tattooed girl spinning in circles and spacing of her plan to kill the jew. Dmitiri stopped her, he wasn't asking her to kill joshua, if she was going to do it she at least needed to be smart about it and wait until her name was on the will. No one would suspect anything if something happened to a cripple. The night of Siegel's birthday was the worst. Although his lady friend, Sondra Blumenthal, did most the planning; Alma helped set up. Sondra was not the prettiest, she had a very angular face, but a look on her face letting you know not to mess with her. Alma prepared for the party and looked sexy wishing her lover was there to see her. The caters arrived and took over Alma's kitchen. Madame Zee, the head caterer, looked through alma not at her. She felt unwanted. She waited for Siegel to say "Where's Alma? My assistant Alma?" but he never did. She looked into the dinning room, at the head of the table sat Siegel, he looked so happy. Alma felt attraction powerfully. Siegel had so many friends; men and women.
"The ugly tattoo on her cheek pulsed with chagrin."
"Why did people care for one another, where there was no sex connection?"
She was obsessed with dmitri. She feared and disliked him, and could never be a friend to him. If he ceased to want her she wanted him dead.
Chapter 2
Alma wanted to kill him. No one would notice. She placed little microscopic shards of glass in his expensive seafood casserole. She hated the jew.
"Alma's thinking followed acts preformed by her body."
She brought the casserole to Siegel, but chickened out and dropped the plate, splattering casserole all over siegel and his work. Hiding her face the tattooed girl fled.
Chapter 1
It was remission. He learned the feelings of "euphoria"-- "hypomania"-- accompanied nerve diseases for hours, days, and even week periods. Just like bipolar disorder it interludes. Siegel returned to his neurologist, Dr. Friedman, and apologized for his past phone call. Friedman saw a "considerable strain" on Siegel's heart during such bouts of hyperactivity and sleeplessness, so Siegel was referred to a cardiologist.
"i've never been a hypochondriac, Doctor. So this is hard for me."
Alma waited for him outside his appointment smacking her gum. Siegel was in a bad mood and snaps at her, making alma flinch. Siegel drove home despite his condition but had alma in the passenger seat beside him, just in case. They stopped at the drug store topic up his medication and Siegel stared at the wheelchairs. The clerk asked if he was looking to buy or rent one…"Neither. Just now."
"i've never been a hypochondriac, Doctor. So this is hard for me."
Alma waited for him outside his appointment smacking her gum. Siegel was in a bad mood and snaps at her, making alma flinch. Siegel drove home despite his condition but had alma in the passenger seat beside him, just in case. They stopped at the drug store topic up his medication and Siegel stared at the wheelchairs. The clerk asked if he was looking to buy or rent one…"Neither. Just now."
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