All kinds of blogs. All kinds of bloggers. Some do nothing but rant and bit** and moan and groan and attack. Others are interested in specific things and so they specialize. ... more All kinds of blogs. All kinds of bloggers. Some do nothing but rant and bit** and moan and groan and attack. Others are interested in specific things and so they specialize. They can get what they have to say out on the cheap. Just turn on the computer and say what you want to say. Someone will find you and forward you and then you're set. It used to be a lot harder to get a following. Now? It's so easy peasy breezy . Too bad or I'm glad? Why?
The salt shaker falls to the floor
crystals disengage
a muted trumpet heralds the beginning
or is it the end?... moreThe salt shaker falls to the floor
crystals disengage
a muted trumpet heralds the beginning
or is it the end?
we sit in the shade
winter had kept us warm, covering
Earth in forgetful snow
Melanie Klein invites us in for tea
we talk for an hour.
–- April 16, 2017
Just tonight on aMug, I learned for the first time of a famous short story writer, Raymond Carver (1938-88). The library is sending me one of his books, and in learning about ... moreJust tonight on aMug, I learned for the first time of a famous short story writer, Raymond Carver (1938-88). The library is sending me one of his books, and in learning about him I found his beautiful epitaph!So here it is, is this true for you, what is your answer?LATE FRAGMENT And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did.And what did you want? To call myself beloved, to feel myselfbeloved on the Earth.
He said his second favorite book is "The Art of the Deal" despite that it was ghostwritten. He says he wrote it. Whatever. In the history of literary achievements would you put "Th... moreHe said his second favorite book is "The Art of the Deal" despite that it was ghostwritten. He says he wrote it. Whatever. In the history of literary achievements would you put "The Art of the Deal" as a close second to any book? Why?
I'm about to spend a few days by the beach and my doctor warned me today not to swim for a couple of days. What book would you recommend for me to read while I watch Mrs Didge doin... moreI'm about to spend a few days by the beach and my doctor warned me today not to swim for a couple of days. What book would you recommend for me to read while I watch Mrs Didge doing her dolphin imitation in the surf?
