I just finished the most charming novellas. Helene Hanff's 84, Charing Cross Road and The Duchess of Bloomsbury. This woman simply published her letters and journal entries containing everyday life events AND it's interesting!!!! I think this is the sign of a truly great writer.
There was no heartbreaking romance, no affair, intrigue, or murder. It was simply the everyday quotidian so charmingly written that the reader wanted to read on. It made me want to face my own daily struggle with Helene's slightly adventurous spirit and apply her humorous sensibility to my own dilemmas. After all, so many of life's challenges seem the same. New characters, sometimes new dilemmas, but so many of the same feelings, fears, and obstacles to overcome. Here is an average woman with an average story, remarkably told!
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ha HA. I have found your blog! Blog on, my dear! Oh, and what does quotidian mean? Hmm?
Love ya,
B
I'm sorry, I never blog anymore, I just barely started and lost inspiration:) Funny that you found me out:) I'll try to post again someday.
Well you should, by Jango ... I'm tired of being almost the only one I know who posts their personal and private thoughts on the internet for the universe to critique.
We miss you Katie! I discovered your blog too... thanks to that handy link Brandy added to the recipe blog. Tell us more... or just post some baby pictures. We're easy that way.
We want to know more! Like what's your school situation at the moment? It seems like it's been forever since I've talked with you. What are you doing these days? How are your marvelous children? Will you post some pictures? Pictures are good (don't look at my blog... no patience with my camera).
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