Thanks to the CBC books I discovered your Mavis Gallant stories just yesterday and will go back and catch up. I am so glad I did. I have loved your previous books and really enjoyed listening to you when you were on the radio. It is wonderful to be in touch again. I am always amazed how one writer leads to others with so many tangents and today’s story so completely illustrates that.
I have only just finished reading Sylvia Townsend Warner's 1926 book Lolly Willowes. It is a work of genius. The better part of it is highlighted in my electronic copy. I want to blame someone for not putting me on to it sooner but whom?
Bill I have same affliction..so pleased to know someone else I know and admire has the same disease ( and it actually is one but I forget the name) I get lost in my own hood which is extremely . Friends have tried everything to help me find my way ( compasses, gps etc) to no avail so I have taken to marking my comings and goings in the Hansel and Greta fashion which is why the West end is littered with peas!
Nice painting. The Plaskett quote reminded me of David Sedaris talking about his father, how he wanted approval from the one person who wouldn't give it to him. I think that's common in life, whether kids thinking of their parents, or successful expats thinking of the audience back home.
Thanks to the CBC books I discovered your Mavis Gallant stories just yesterday and will go back and catch up. I am so glad I did. I have loved your previous books and really enjoyed listening to you when you were on the radio. It is wonderful to be in touch again. I am always amazed how one writer leads to others with so many tangents and today’s story so completely illustrates that.
I have only just finished reading Sylvia Townsend Warner's 1926 book Lolly Willowes. It is a work of genius. The better part of it is highlighted in my electronic copy. I want to blame someone for not putting me on to it sooner but whom?
Bill I have same affliction..so pleased to know someone else I know and admire has the same disease ( and it actually is one but I forget the name) I get lost in my own hood which is extremely . Friends have tried everything to help me find my way ( compasses, gps etc) to no avail so I have taken to marking my comings and goings in the Hansel and Greta fashion which is why the West end is littered with peas!
Thank you for invoking the memory of Joe. A fine artist and a lovely man. Much missed.
Nice painting. The Plaskett quote reminded me of David Sedaris talking about his father, how he wanted approval from the one person who wouldn't give it to him. I think that's common in life, whether kids thinking of their parents, or successful expats thinking of the audience back home.