tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post115980520034594817..comments2024-03-23T19:37:52.547+01:00Comments on nyc/caribbean ragazza: Rococo by Adriana Trigiani and The Known World by Edward P. Jonesnyc/caribbean ragazzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-1159907751694514192006-10-03T22:35:00.000+02:002006-10-03T22:35:00.000+02:00Thanks JC for the thoughtful post. I'm so glad we ...Thanks JC for the thoughtful post. I'm so glad we were able to catch up when I was back in NYC. I will check out the books.<BR/><BR/>I'll call you soon.<BR/>Anyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18861479.post-1159822026707521002006-10-02T22:47:00.000+02:002006-10-02T22:47:00.000+02:00Hi Arlene,I actually wanted to comment on your pre...Hi Arlene,<BR/><BR/>I actually wanted to comment on your previous entry and tell you how poignant and touching I thought it was. There are so many reasons to write - to share, to unburden, to explore, to vent, to remember, to honor. And certainly to help us understand that which is confusing and maddening and sad. Perhaps in the process we find some truths, whether simple or profound, that make us a little wiser and forge connections that make us a little less alone in this crazy-ass world. With that short entry, I think you did that for your readers (at least this one) - and that ability in itself is a powerful reason to keep on keeping on with your pen (or keyboard, as the case may be). <BR/><BR/>I am so sorry to hear that your father is sick. It's clear how much you love and adore and your family and I know it must be very hard. At the same time, it's also clear how strong and resiliant and close-knit your family is and I know that will carry you through. <BR/><BR/>To end, I'll bring this back to where I started by mentioning two books by Pema Chodron - "The Places That Scare You" and "Start Where You Are". They're written in a style and tone similar to your previous entry. Profound and powerful yet also totally accessable and practical. I think anyone would benefit from checking them out (maybe some of your blog readers already have) but I really think she speaks a lot to the issues you (and so many of us) are dealing with. You're always giving us great ideas for books to read, so, since it seems relevant, I thought I'd toss it out there. That's it for now. Hope all is well and I promise to get to your latest draft as soon as the "soap" clears!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com