Thanks Polly! This was always my criteria as my son was growing up and deciding on different sports & activities. He has his dream to have one of the letters of the A band varsity sweaters. Pair it with some previous thoughts I shared on on art and self-expression, which also references the myth of Talent (or as I put it, the Tyranny of Talent). Thank you for all the inspiration you share so generously. Nov 8, 2022. Your email address will not be published. ISBN: 0385333900. Beautiful photos. Find information about venues that host readings and author events, including bookstores, bars, cafes, libraries, literary arts centers, and more. I cherish the healing thoughts therein very much, and they are very helpful. He says: What in hell are you doing here? Not nearly as many have the hang of telling a story. So beautiful and I have shared it with so many others. Jaromir S. Expand search. I give thanks for you and the blog! I am so grateful for your generous sharing of ideas across so many different fields! These photos are so wonderful, it really warms the heart. Add to library. In my brothers case, it was mathematics and physics. Citation: Hossain M (2018) The Semblance of Freedom of Speech, Thought and Discourse in Kurt Vonnegut' s Breakfast of Champions. This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying. I think one reason I enjoy your blog is that you Stand Forth In All Your God-given Glory, expressing everything Good! I really do. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "[Kurt Vonnegut's] best book . Well over ten thousand poets and writers maintain listings in this essential resource for writers interested in connecting with their peers, as well as editors, agents, and reading series coordinators looking for authors. You are a blessing! . You put into words what I have been grappling with for a long time. You show us how Gods love shines in all things. I look forward to reading your posts! I love your coffee cake recipe, I have a book list from your blog, I love the photos, the poems, the paintings, the movie reviews, the humor, the honesty, the color. You sure know how to cheer up a really old geezer (84) in his sunset years. 1922, Indianapolis; d. last night [Apr. I love seeing them. This is one of the BEST explanations of ones understanding of God I have seen in a long time. What a beautiful spirit you have, shining right through your source. A creative writing course provides experienced editors for inspired amateurs. I had been raised in such an achievement-oriented environment, so inundated with the myth of Talent, that I thought it was only worth doing things if you could "Win" at them. John, the novel's narrator, sets out to write a book about the day the atomic bomb was dropped, before becoming embroiled in the story of the bomb's ingenious creator, Dr. Felix Hoenikker. Also, since I was a Chemistry major, I had very little instruction from the profoundly literary people. Discover historical sites, independent bookstores, literary archives, writing centers, and writers spaces in cities across the country using the Literary Places databasethe best starting point for any literary journey, whether its for research or inspiration. You are terrific and amazing. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was born November 11, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She grew up in San Diego, attending Grossmont High School and San Diego State College. What a fine piece! (acrylic) by Polly Castor. Wow, you outdid yourself this month with your Bits and Clips. What an incredible blessing and inspiration you are. 300 pp. November 11, 2022. Thank you for your blog. Thank you for sharing yourself and creativity in such a transparent way, it is very inspiring and humbling to me. What a stunning collection of gorgeous images and though-provoking quotes. Strange, nothing surprising here. I heartily agree with them all now I have a bigger perspective on life. You are just plain wonderful, Polly! Especially separating church from a building or denomination. Love it. Love all you do and express. Thank you for bringing such beauty into my every day. Required fields are marked *. I love the infinite range of ideas, expression, and media in this BIG blog of yours. His works combine science, black comedy, and satire. Find a home for your poems, stories, essays, and reviews by researching the publications vetted by our editorial staff. This poem is what I needed to further focus on moving out of the fear of COVID., I have tremendous admiration for your strength, your depth, your compassion, your passion and your love. Thank you for your transparency of love, your generous sharing of what you are pondering and doing. Thank you for this compelling essay. When you get famous, I need to be the president of your fan club. We are so blessed with your access to nature and your talent to communicate visually. Brava talented Polly. Kurt Vonnegut's Magpie. He grew up in the Midwest and taught in a rural school in central Illinois for several years. He graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, and later attended Butler University in Indianapolis for a short time before transferring to Cornell University . Do it as well as you possibly can. I really enjoy reading your blog but I have to say that your monthly Bits and Clips posts and your Grace Notes posts are my favorite :). Ive also spent time studying your paintings. Original, demonstrating individuality and confidence! Outstanding message! Read it. Perspective is everything and choosing a liberating one blesses everyone, as you point out! Ive taken all this glory into my heart today and am grateful for it. Thank you for introducing me to wonderful, amazing authors. I am so totally impressed with your photography, poetry, and painting. Thank you for your efforts. I feel your heart when I see them. Thank you for Saying So Well What Needs To Be SAID! from the old days, when male American writers acted like tough guys, like Humphrey Bogart, to prove that they, although they were sensitive and liked beauty, were far from being homosexual. What about storytelling, as differentiated from writing? Very helpful in these seemingly uncertain times. Friends Who Liked This Quote. In Golden Apples of the Monkey House: A Post-Jungian Interpretation of Myth in the Short Stories of Kurt Vonnegut and . You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy. Thank you for bringing your beautiful great outdoors into my world. A feast to the senses! one bite at a time. Thank you. Thank you! I loved this book, Polly. Im so grateful to be able to enjoy all you so generously share on your blog, the colorful photos, the recipes, the art works, the insights, the book reviews and so much more! You have addressed many nuances that I have been espousing for years, and your words are powerful and thought-provoking. An anthology series focusing on various stories from Kurt Vonnegut's acclaimed collection "Welcome to the Monkey House". And I told him, no I dont play any sports. and a whole lot more. I am deeply grateful! Suzanne McConnell holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Arkansas and an MFA in Fiction Writing from the Iowa Writers Workshop. Your blog is very interesting and insightful. You amuse-inspire-edify-entertain-inform-uplift-enhance-educate-color!-my days! Download our free app to find readings and author events near you; explore indie bookstores, libraries, and other places of interest to writers; and connect with the literary community in your city or town. . I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy. Offits right. Thank you sincerely for your joyful out-pouring of love, light, color, comforting, inspiring words. Beautiful and profoundly perfect for pandemic season, your poem empowers hope for whats next. Love you! My point, then, is that I was taught to write the way I do [italics mine]. All rights reserved. You are an inspiration to me, and Im sure to many others. Review Posted Online: Oct. 6, 2011. It was rejected, and he was furious, speculating . My mouth was watering! Good advice for consultants too. I was talking to one of the archeologists one day during our lunch break and he asked those kinds of getting to know you, questions you ask young people: Do you play sports? This suspicion is left over from a legend, Vonnegut says in the finished article. Todays is dynamite and very helpful to viewing our role as individuals at this time. I did your tomato tart a few days ago, and it was fabulous! Well Done! Other flowers are lovely too, but hydrangeas are SPECIAL. Just listened to your interview, it was stellar! Polly, Im grateful for you, your prayerful work, your blog, your art, photos, words and colors. I never before found computers this beautiful. But he said he wasn't traumatized by his experiences. Palm Sunday is a 1981 collection of short stories, speeches, essays, letters, and other previously unpublished works by author Kurt Vonnegut Jr.. As a teacher for over 25 years, I've seen the uncertainty people face when attempting to learn guitar. Thanks for keeping that idea alive. You are who you are. She was born in Schenectady, New York, in 1949, and raised in Barnstable, Massachusetts. WOW! Thank you for your generosity and your overflowing sense of soul which you share so beautifully and articulately with everyone!! Claudia Tiefisher. Kurt Vonnegut. $17.95. . Youre an amazing role model!! . This blog deeply resonates while being beautiful, delicious, inspiring, and fun. Vonnegut, one of the most influential (and popular) American writers and novelists of the 20th century, is best known for his novels Slaughterhouse-Five (1969film adaptation 1972), Cat's Cradle (1963), and Breakfast of Champions (1973). Not easy to do! In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write a famous author and ask for advice. Your blog is inspiring in its magnification of Soulful goodness! In Vonnegut's "The No-Talent Kid", Helmholtz tries to pass this view of life on to Walter Plummer, his C Band clarinet player who likes to challenge the A Band members. Our Top Topics for Writers addresses the most popular and pressing issues, including literary agents, copyright, MFA programs, and self-publishing. A week or two ago, a long-ish Kurt Vonnegut (1922-1977) quote was passed around Facebook. It was a wonderful mix of beauty, humor, and thoughtfulness. I am grateful for the myriad ways you celebrate Life in your art, activities and relationships. When I open my email in the morning I read all the have-to emails first; I save yours to read as dessert. Thank you for the insight. He wrote about dystopian societies, disillusionment with war, and skepticism, particularly connecting with millions of readers in the 1960s counterculture. There are several significantly strong postmodern concepts Vonnegut brings into view in this novel. I truly love and am inspired by your blog, including capturing the beauty of life in the moment, teaching by example, taking time with children, and spirituality. I mustve read it half a dozen times or more. The stories blend elements of black humor, satire, and science fiction. Passionate and motherly. I do theater, Im in choir, I play the violin and piano, I used to take art classes.And he went WOW. Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less! It gives me hope for the world. My reply: Listen, there were creative writing teachers long before there were creative writing courses, and they were called and continue to be called editors.. You are so incredibly sweet, gracious, kind, thoughtful, creative, generous, joyful, witty, courageous, tender, persistent, compassionate, brilliant, articulate, ad infinitum! I keep coming back to look at the paintings again. Thank you Polly for sharing those wise words!