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Pat's avatar

Octavia Butler's tip is an aphorism. Loved it.

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Gabe Hudson's avatar

Ty for reading, Pat, & thrilled you connected w Octavia Butler quote like that! I have, when teaching, put that quote at top of my syllabi in recent years.

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Fondness Knocks's avatar

“Lifelong exorcism” good one. I was reading Gertrude Stein on Picasso and she repeats that he had a great need to empty himself. Appreciate both sentiments!

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Gabe Hudson's avatar

Fabulous, not nearly enough talk abt Gertrude Stein in the comments, I'm a gigantic fan (Tender Buttons) & so glad my humble line resonated w you, Ty for reading & yr super kind words!

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Fondness Knocks's avatar

Wow!! I haven't read Tender Buttons but I'm going to add that to my list! Yes I like her writing style with the rhythm and repetition and breaking down of things

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Peggy Coquet (she/her)'s avatar

Keepers, every one! Thank you.

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Gabe Hudson's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Peggy, & I'm thrilled you connected w them like that!

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Michael Golden's avatar

Language! Great column by Andrew Rashkow on JEWDICIOUS... https://jewdicious.substack.com/p/let-there-be-words

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