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To: Volsi Mimir who wrote (4882)12/2/1999 12:10:00 AM
From: Rambi  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 13015
 
The "Wall"? Do you have a wall covered with favorite quotes and poetry and thoughts? I have a notebook.
A Wall brings to mind Seymour and Buddy's door in Franny and Zooey, covered in writing from top to bottom, with all their favorite readings.
Wait- from Salinger to you!
O snail
Climb Mount Fuji,
But slowly, slowly!

ISSA!

I went through a Salinger phase about 25 years ago--when I thought he and his characters lived in some intellectual realm, some life reference framework that would be forever denied me, but back then angst was attractive. Now I don't have as much patience for it.

Great line from Seymour in Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters

"I'm a kind of paranoic in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy."



To: Volsi Mimir who wrote (4882)12/2/1999 12:32:00 AM
From: Rainy_Day_Woman  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 13015
 
great quote Sherry (Desire)- had to print that and put on the 'Wall

target practice?

smile

Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish

Jean De La Fontaine