Author Archives: KienanBrownrigg

The song, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, is quite intriguing. It starts off as a very soothing piece that flows smoothly and allows me to transcend into a state of peacefulness. My ears are glued to the soft … Continue reading →

Proust brings up many instances pertaining to our recollection of time that I can easily relate to. For instance, he talks about the concept of déjà vu, though he does not use that name to describe his thoughts. He brings … Continue reading →

When I was skyping my mom and dad, I asked them what they both thought about opera and they had vastly different responses. My mom, who is intrigued by foreign cultures and history, said that she finds operas beautiful and … Continue reading →

“African Philosophy.” – New World Encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2012. <http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/African_philosophy>. This source conveys the African philosophy of different cultures perceptions of time in relation to their religion. It talks about the existence of only the past and … Continue reading →

Comedy to me is light-hearted, good spirited humor that has the ability to make someone smile, or make them double over laughing. What can be offensive to one person, does not account for humor to me. I don’t find pleasure … Continue reading →

I am going to research the perception of time in Africa. Time in Africa is much more relaxed than in busy, more western areas such a New York City. Africa is said to have an “emotional time consciousness”  which contrasts with Western … Continue reading →

I like that you take experiences that most people can relate to and decide to focus your paper on those instances. You also bring up a point that we are all aware of, yet tend not to truly think about … Continue reading →

First of all, what an incredible piece of writing! This autobiography goes a great job at expressing what time means to you. I loved your description of the basketball game and the connection that you made between your game-winning shot … Continue reading →

I am going to do “The Writing Boy” automata

Kienan Brownrigg Uncertain Time Time is an aspect of our lives that is so prevalent, yet indefinable. In our uncertain lives, we turn to the clock constantly for reassurance and find comfort in the fixed measurement of time and the … Continue reading →