Coeur d'Coeurs: origin and meaning of the phrase

If you are a fan, you will know that Coeur d'Coeurs  is the hometown of Ned and Charlotte "Chuck" Charles on Pushing Daisies

- What does it mean? 

Apparently the show made a mistake writing the town's name, as the correct spelling is Coeur des Coeurs , which means: ‘heart of hearts’ or the depths of one’s conscience or emotions.

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THE ORIGIN OF THE PHRASE

This anatomically curious but firmly established expression is a variant of the older and more comprehensible heart of heart, meaning very centre of the heart, which was coined by the English poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) in The Tragicall Historie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke (between 1599 and 1602); Hamlet says to his friend Horatio:

(Quarto 2, 1604)
Giue me that man
That is not passions slaue, and I will weare him
In my harts core, I [= ay] in my hart of hart
As I doe thee.

Coeur d'Coeurs: The meaning this name takes in the show

Ned leaves his town under tragic circumstances, which are so life-changing and traumatic that he never wants to go back. The only reason he could go back there is if his unofficial work partnerships take him there, if it's absolutely imperative for him to be there, and that's exactly what happens.

Hearts of Hearts is closely connected with what Ned feels about his past, what is inside his heart, and what is so private that not even the 2 closes people in his life, Olive Snook and Emerson Cod, have any idea of the secrets he keeps.

Coeur d'Coeurs (without the "des", which is grammatically correct) is not only the home of Ned and Chuck, it signifies so much more to him. This town is where:

• The piemaker gets his " gift " and uses it for the first time
• He meets and loses his first love
• His family life changed forever ( Losing his parents in different ways)
• He inadvertently brings someone back to life and kills someone for the first time

His childhood is suddenly all about loss and change. 

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Feria del libro- La Paz

La Feria Internacional del Libro de La Paz (FIL) es el evento literario más importante de Bolivia, organizado por la Cámara Departamental del Libro de La Paz. 

La edición 2025 se celebró del 30 de julio al 10 de agosto en el Campo Ferial Chuquiago Marka de Bajo Següencoma, destacando por la participación de Francia como país invitado y la conmemoración del Bicentenario de Bolivia.

Detalles Clave de la FIL La Paz 2025:

Lugar: Campo Ferial Chuquiago Marka, Bajo Següencoma.

Fecha: 30 de julio al 10 de agosto.

País Invitado: Francia.Institución Invitada: Naciones Unidas.

Entradas: General Bs 15, con venta en boleterías y en SúperTicket.Actividades: 

Más de 500 actividades, incluyendo presentaciones de libros, talleres de ilustración, encuadernación y escritura creativa.Lo más destacado:Edición Bicentenario: Celebró los 80 años de la Cámara Departamental del Libro de La Paz.

Autores Independientes: Gran espacio dedicado a escritores emergentes en el bloque amarillo del campo ferial.Descuentos: Entradas a Bs 5 para estudiantes universitarios (UMSA, UPEA, UCB) con matrícula vigente

The Photos Behind Twilight You Were Never Meant to see

Remember when no one knew Stephanie Meyer by name? Back in 2005, she quietly released a novel called Twilight, a story that would soon take on a life of its own.

By the end of 2008, the film adaptation of twilight hit theaters, transforming the book into a global phenomenon. What began as a niche, almost indie-feeling release quickly propelled its cast into international stardom and turned the saga into a defining pop culture moment of the late 2000s.

Also click to see: Twilight and Indie Sleaze: How the 2008 Film Captured an Era Before It Had a Name 

What many people didn’t fully realize at the time is that Twilight- the first installment- wasn’t just a romantic fantasy. It was also a reflection of a very specific cultural moment. Like all enduring, almost cult like phenomena, it captured an aesthetic and mood that was simultaneously unfolding elsewhere, particulary the UK, but this one was different from their counterpart.

Today, we recognize that era as Indie Sleaze: a raw, chaotic, flash-lit world of nightlife, music and imperfect beauty. And somehow, in its own muted, blue-toned way, Twilight mirrored that same energy, just through a different lens and in the “American” way. 

Movie doll !

Also click to see: Twilight and Indie Sleaze: How the 2008 Film Captured an Era Before It Had a Name 

Also click to see: Twilight and Indie Sleaze: How the 2008 Film Captured an Era Before It Had a Name 

Movie doll !

Also click to see: Twilight and Indie Sleaze: How the 2008 Film Captured an Era Before It Had a Name 

Also click to see: Twilight and Indie Sleaze: How the 2008 Film Captured an Era Before It Had a Name 

Post-Mortem Photography: A Historical and Cultural Ritual of Grief ( Pt 4 )

To read Victorian Mourning and Post-Mortem Photography: A Cultural History Pt. 1 HERE

By Pale Angel

The Desire for Lasting Connection

I have always believed in the importance of preserving memories—of holding onto a tangible piece of those we have lost to feel closer to them. For me, that "piece" is often a photograph. When we look at modern society, there appears to be a greater detachment from the reality of death than in previous centuries. It raises an important question: Have we become more afraid of mortality than our ancestors were?

The Shift in Grieving Traditions

It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when this detachment began. Today, the grieving ritual often feels like a task to be completed as quickly as possible, frequently under the guise of "sparing the family further pain." Yet, for some, there is a deep-seated need to spend time with the deceased, offering a final, lingering goodbye to the physical presence of their loved one before the burial or cremation.

The Evolution of the Image

While I respect any family’s decision to commission post-mortem photography, I recognize that the practical necessity for it has diminished. The advent of the Kodak Brownie and subsequent portable cameras revolutionized how we record life. As photography became accessible and common, the "need" for a final portrait faded.

In the modern age, we often have thousands of digital images of our loved ones captured throughout their lives. Perhaps having such a vibrant record of their living years has made the post-mortem portrait feel unnecessary to most, shifting our focus from the moment of passing back to the journey of life.