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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Two Line Tuesday: Penelope Lively






"Sunset at the County Fair" by Benjamin Lehman


Language tethers us to the world; 
without it we spin like atoms. 
  
– Penelope Lively, from Moon Tiger



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6 comments:

  1. Diane MayrNovember 3, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Great quote! I rode on one of those swingy things this summer. Surprisingly, it didn't make me want to heave!

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    1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesNovember 3, 2015 at 8:24 AM

      Used to be my favorite ride, but no such luck for me last time I was on one of them. The spirit is willing but the stomach is weak.

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  2. Linda BNovember 3, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Love the picture with the quote, Michelle. It connects to so many, but today I'm thinking of the refugees, spinning off without the anchor of language. Thanks!

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    1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesNovember 3, 2015 at 9:35 AM

      You're so right, Linda. What a great (and sobering) comparison.

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  3. Jessica BigiNovember 3, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    the pic and quote is beautiful

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  4. laurasalasNovember 4, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Lovely combo of pic and quote!

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