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Holes on the wall

How often do you get to a cafe with part of its walls like this?


To be honest I had no idea what was this. But I love literature, and I am always thrilled to spot references to it in places I do not expect them to be at. A bit of skimming tells me this is from a novel called Holes by Louis Sachar.  It won the 1998 National Book Award for Young People's Literature, and was adapted into a film in 2003.

What adds to my delight is finding that in 1999 Holes won the Newbery Medal for "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."


'For Children.' As moms aren't we always on the lookout for media that we would consider sharing to our kids?


This post is linked with Happiness is... and Mommy Moments.

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  1. TetchaFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I have actually never been to a restaurant that has walls like the one in your photo. I know for sure that seeing one of those here in the Philippines will surely delight my child.

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  2. ronaFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Ang galing at naisip nilang maglagay ng lines from a poetry. Nakakatawag kasi yan ng pansin. See? It got your attention who loves poetry. I love it! I especially love the second stanza.

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  3. RosemarieFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    nice poem, visiting for Mommy moments and happiness is.

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  4. MCFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    I've never been to a cafe like that... Well, our cafes here are just too simple but still, it would be amazing to have stuff like that.. Especially for me, since I'm a quote addict! :P

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  5. KMFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    for the love of art! :) that's very good poetry. i haven't been to a cafe that has poetry scribbled on its walls, but this reminded me of TTC buses and subway in Toronto. every once in a while, for a period of time, the TTC would put up Canadian poetry posters into buses and trains, and it fascinates me a lot reading those :)

    thanks for sharing this over at Happiness Is. hope to see you there again next week for another round of happy posts :)

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  6. chubskulitFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    I am sure the owner of the business establishment love poetry as you do sis.

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  7. Jessica CassidyFebruary 18, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    beautiful tree and so poetic too :-) Visiting from my 1st Happiness Is entry, hope that you can return the visit too.

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  8. house of PFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I only see poems on the walls at school but never in a cafe or restaurant...but that's a good wall treatment though...was here for mommy moments see you at House of P

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  9. peachkinsFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    That is so nice!

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  10. Jessica CassidyFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    beautiful poetic tree Sis :-) Visiting from my 2nd Happiness Is entry, hope that you can return the visits too.

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  11. ChrisFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    my daughter is a big fan of poetry :) we are always on the look out for beauty in things not usually appreciated too.

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