By Lida Prypchan There is no doubt that a moment of pleasure can be the beginning of a long life of pain. Conversely, a brief period of pain can guarantee years of well-being. (l.B.) In one of his books Schopenhauer cites an old refrain that is fascinating in its simplicity: “He who laughs a …
April 2011 archive
THE INCOMPLETE MOMENT
By Lida Prypchan Life is but en incomplete moment which can be demonstrated by the fact that it’s so brief; we are born, reproduce, approach death – in effect die – and never even know why we came. If we do find out, it’s too late and there’s no time left to pass …
FEMALE SEXUALITY, A SOCIAL ISSUE
By Lida Prypchan An understanding of female sexuality cannot be achieved by the anatomical observation of women. It must be viewed in the light of social reality. The most authentic and solid form of human participation in society is through productive work. If we examine the level of women’s participation in productive work …
ARE THERE ONLY HAPPY MOMENTS?
By Lida Prypchan An article about depression appeared in a fashion magazine at the end of which the author talked about “how to be happy again.” In order to regain one’s happiness, besides sticking to a good diet and avoiding the use of stimulants, he recommended “a short, brisk walk, or swimming fifty …
MARIA HAS NO LOVERS
By Lida Prypchan Dedicated to Cinema Studio Group’s sixth anniversary on “Tuesday Specials”. Based on Maria’s Lovers (with Natassja Kinski and John Savage) A pregnant rat creeps across the end of the bed of an American soldier fighting in Korea. Blond and athletic, with a square jaw and shy smile as if apologizing for …
A TURBULENT LOVE STORY
By Lida Prypchan In re-reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (English novelist and poet, 1818-1848) I can’t help but by surprised in noting the remarkable difference between her life and her novel. According to her biographers, Brontë lived an extremely boring life. (I find this statement rather amusing because it reminds me of the life …
A FUNERAL ON HER SHOULDERS
Story By Lida Prypchan How shall I describe Lucía, if Lucía was not particularly different from any other woman? She had the same body, except that she was a little taller than other women; the same parts, only a little more turned on than other women’s; the same dreams, but more tinged with frustration than …