Finishing off Dorothy Parker week with roijoyeux’ guest blog post about Alan Campbell, Parker’s husband twice over. In 1955 they wrote the screenplay for “A Star is Born,” starring Judy Garland. During that hysterical knee-jerk McCarthy ridden era (a time we should all look to for lessons in for today), they were black-listed as anti-American for their… Continue reading Alan Campbell with Dorothy Parker by roijoyeux
Honoring amazing writer Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967), beloved as much for her honest and imaginative pen as for her witty and unique personality.
What’s something witty that especially touched you?
Here Summer Pierre has composed a lovely drawing …
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Indeed, E.B. says it so eloquently, “A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy …”
E.B. White in Maine with his dog, Minnie
I’m featuring E.B. White again this week. Known to 20th century readers of the New Yorker magazine, he is best known for his three beloved, classic children’s books: Stuart Little, Charlotte’s Web, and The Trumpet of the Swan. He also co-authored a classic book for writers, The Elements of Style, by Strunk and White.
In case you need some peace and quiet in the midst of your summer, here is another of White’s quotes:
“A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question answered. Books are good company in sad times and happy times, for books are people —people who have managed to stay alive by…
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Sure this is a reblog -- of a reblog! -- it’s that good!!! …
