The tree swallows here are going nuts. I'm trying to find time to put up more nesting boxes because we don't have enough but I think I'll be too late. I love watching their busy lives.
That reminds me, I have a PG Wodehouse omnibus with a few books I haven't read. The Mating Season is one of the few books I've read multiple times, along with A Confederacy of Dunces. As for Crews, I just read the intro to Car, and I'll be reading it soon. He can write anything.
Did you ever read Wodehouse's biography? I think the one by Robert McCrum. My in-laws gave it to me years ago (along with omnibus books, DVDs of the series with Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, and many of the books on tape and CD -- I forget who the reader is but he's perfect for them). Really interesting, especially his time in a German prison camp in World War II and all the controversy around that.
"Harry Crews is a writer I admire, because he refused classification, and wrote about everything from towns with snake-culling festivals to bodybuilders, martial artists, and a boy who eats a car, piece by piece, on national television."
I got into Crews in grad school, and read all of the novels you mention here, plus his memoir. Feast of Snakes is still one of the most messed-up novels I've ever read. Good times.
I don't know if this helps, but here's a counter finger-flip from Wisconsin. When Christine & I moved here we were amazed and a little freaked out by all the drivers who have the right of way but will stop to let a pedestrian cross the road. It's kind of un-nerving. Not every driver, but a hell of a lot of them. Anyhow, usually jog across the road as quick as I can while flashing the peace sign at the paused driver.
That bluebird! 😍
The tree swallows here are going nuts. I'm trying to find time to put up more nesting boxes because we don't have enough but I think I'll be too late. I love watching their busy lives.
so busy!
Gussie Finknottle!
P.G. Wodehouse FTW !!
LOVE TO SEE IT !!! 🦎
(I also just recently discovered Harry Crews a couple of months ago. So far, I only know "The Gospel Singer", but that was very impressive indeed)
That reminds me, I have a PG Wodehouse omnibus with a few books I haven't read. The Mating Season is one of the few books I've read multiple times, along with A Confederacy of Dunces. As for Crews, I just read the intro to Car, and I'll be reading it soon. He can write anything.
Did you ever read Wodehouse's biography? I think the one by Robert McCrum. My in-laws gave it to me years ago (along with omnibus books, DVDs of the series with Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, and many of the books on tape and CD -- I forget who the reader is but he's perfect for them). Really interesting, especially his time in a German prison camp in World War II and all the controversy around that.
No, I'm keep it in mind! Thanks
Appreciate the shout-out. And loved this:
"Harry Crews is a writer I admire, because he refused classification, and wrote about everything from towns with snake-culling festivals to bodybuilders, martial artists, and a boy who eats a car, piece by piece, on national television."
I got into Crews in grad school, and read all of the novels you mention here, plus his memoir. Feast of Snakes is still one of the most messed-up novels I've ever read. Good times.
I don't know if this helps, but here's a counter finger-flip from Wisconsin. When Christine & I moved here we were amazed and a little freaked out by all the drivers who have the right of way but will stop to let a pedestrian cross the road. It's kind of un-nerving. Not every driver, but a hell of a lot of them. Anyhow, usually jog across the road as quick as I can while flashing the peace sign at the paused driver.