Gladiola. Caramel. Spiral. Of the words and terms that evoke a relaxed feeling for me, many can’t mean the same thing to you. For example, the names of my husband and daughter, my first childhood kitty, Wacky, my mother’s sister, Lily, and the places on Earth where I felt one with the universe. But … Continue reading
8 Comments on Flora & Ulysses, last added: 8/30/2014
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Holy Bagumba! Thank you for this little refresher, including the link with the summary, on this great book. It’s been months since I read it and this little hit brought it all right back to me! :D Kate D. is AMAZING! :D
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Awww. So good to hear this WriterSide Up. I’m remembering to give aid to squirrels, look for the Amazing Incandesto in everybody & beware of shepardess lamps. Or, something.
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Oh yes! A truly wonderful book! I also love that you called the word poetry “charmed.” It is, isn’t it? Gives me a happy feeling each time it rolls around in my mouth.
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Michelle, I think I was all the more charmed because I hadn’t been tipped off to the story’s poetry elements.
She has a new one & Sunday’s Times gave it a report:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/24/books/review/kate-dicamillos-leroy-ninker-saddles-up-and-more.html?_r=0
Happy Labor Day Weekend.
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Kate’s work is always amazing. Enjoyed hearing your thoughts about Flora and Ulysses :)!
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A- Z at ya. Appreciations & Zank you, Jama.
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Cellar door and chest of drawers….
Gotta love those words!
Though I doubt they are soothing for others, they are a couple of my favorites.
Thanks for the book review too. Haven’t read it yet, but sound like a good one.
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Ah…two mighty fine terms & ones I haven’t thought of in some time.
Appreciations for your charming comment, Donna.
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